IRE26221 DC/DC converters and microcontrollers (Spring 2024)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Fredrikstad
- Course Leader:
- Manikandan Palanichamy
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Optional course in the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Engineering -Electrical: Electronics and Green Energy, as well as for TRESS and the Y-way associated with this study programme.
(Students starting the programme in 2022)
Recommended requirements
IRF10721 Engineering Mathematics, IRE12521 Digital Engineering Microcontrollers and Programming, IRE10521 Electrical Circuits, IRE20012 Electronics
Lecture Semester
4th semester (spring)
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
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basic knowledge of power electronic couplings and principles
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basic knowledge of design of digital control systems based on microcontrollers
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knowledge of dimensioning of inductances for use in DC/DC convert
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knowledge of how a DC/DC converter can be modeled and simulated
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knowledge of how thermal problems in DC/DC convert
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knowledge of basic principles of a DC/AC converter
Skills
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performs calculations on power electronic circuits with ideal components
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takes into account special conditions when constructing power electronic circuits
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can design simple microcontrol-based control systems for electro-related applications
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be able to simulate simple DC/DC converters
General competence
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understanding of basic aspects of power electronics
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Acquired competence in report writing
Content
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Power electronic components
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Rectifier links
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Principles of DC/DC converting
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Principles of DC/AC converting
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PFC (Power factor control)
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EMC
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Use of PC-based cross-compiler/assembler/links for microcontrollers
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Parameter transfer, use of stack/interrupt manager
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Internal system functions (e.g. timers, ADC, UART)
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Interfacing to peripherals using standard communication standards such as SPI and I2C
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Microcontroller-based digital regulation and control in electrical-related applications
Forms of teaching and learning
The course is taught through lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments. The basic power electronics training, and similarly for microcontrollers, will take place somewhat independently of each other. A project work with the microcontroller as a central unit, where the student must use interdisciplinary electrical competence.
Workload
250-300 hours
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
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3 laboratory assignments
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2 theory exercises
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Main project in groups
Required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam.
Examination
The exam consists of two components: Written exam and assignment.
Individual written exam, 4 hours
Permitted aids:
Calculator, with empty memory, that cannot calculate symbolically or communicate wirelessly.
Booklet with formula collection in power electronics and copies of key parts of user manuals etc. for the microcontroller used will be distributed on the day of the exam together with the assignments.
Submission of project report, group
One overall grade is given in the course according to grade rule A-F.
Examiners
External and internal sensor or two internal sensors.
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
The exam will be held early in the following semester. Both components must be implemented. Reworking the project report can be done once. More information about accounts can be found here.
Course evaluation
Continuous evaluation of the teaching throughout the semester, where the method of evaluation is agreed between the teacher(s) and students. Written final evaluation of the course.