All electronic systems require an electrical energy source coupled with power and energy management system components, for optimal operation with minimum environmental concerns. This topic is covered in power electronics.

This 15-point paper covers the theory, design, applications and the systems approach in power electronics. Subjects include: power semiconductors, linear and switching power supplies (DC-DC converters), rechargeable batteries and management, DC power management, AC power conditioning and surge protection, energy storage devices, digital control in power electronics, and power integrated circuits.

The paper consists of lectures, tutorials and laboratories including design and construction projects. Details of lectures, lab content and the projects are provided in the attached teaching plan. Please note that the laboratories start in the second week of the semester and are an ESSENTIAL part of the course.

Details on the course assessment – including due dates – are provided in the introductory sections of both the laboratory manual and study guide. This includes instructions regarding length, structure, presentation, and style, and referencing format for the essay assignment. The dates indicated for assessment procedures will normally be adhered to. Any changes in the dates will be made in consultation with the class, at least one week prior to the original date.

Course work: final assessment ratio is 50:50.

Internal assessment (50% of final mark): one test on lecture content, worth 10%; Lectorails will also be assessed through four assignments.

Test will be conducted during the during the tutorial hour on Thursday the 16th Sept. The assignments will be equally weighted and make up 20% of the course grade.

Labs (including design and development project components) make up 20% of the course grade. At least 70% of labs must be handed in for marking.

External assessment: final assessment (50%) will be a supervised event held during the examination period of the semester. This will be one to three hour event. Format will be informed later, based on the current Covid-19 related guidelines from the university management. A minimum mark of 40% is required in the final assessment in order to receive a passing grade.

This paper facilitates the development of technical writing, an important competency expected of a scientist and engineer. In order to pass this paper, students are expected to demonstrate their ability to produce written work of an adequate standard.

Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.

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This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access pdfs of lecture notes and power point slides, and assessment materials.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.

6 contact hours per week for lectures, tutorials and labs.

Assignments will require total of 35 hours

Preparing lab reports will require total of 25 hours

Independent study for exam preparation will require 10 to 20 hours

Labs

The first lab includes a demonstration lab (or a safety lab) but does require your attendance. Lab times will be allocated to you based on your returned timetable form.These allocations will be posted on the 3rd and 4th year notice board in C.1.04.