Fundamentals of Power Electronics

Designed to accommodate busy professionals, this one-week course (four, 6-hour days) combines theory with practical applications, examples, and hands-on demonstrations. Participants will gain foundational knowledge in power electronics, exploring topics such as DC/AC inverters, rectifiers, electric vehicle chargers, and EMI considerations. With real-world examples from diverse industries, attendees will leave equipped with the essential tools to navigate this rapidly expanding field.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the fundamental principles and applications of power electronics in modern systems.
Learn key concepts such as DC/AC conversion, thermal management, and EMI reduction for enhanced performance.
Apply power electronics knowledge to practical applications, including electric vehicles, renewable energy, and precision motion control.

Who Should Attend:

Engineers and technical professionals looking to gain foundational knowledge in power electronics.
Professionals working in industries like renewable energy, electric vehicles, and motion control systems.
Engineering managers and system designers seeking to understand the integration of power electronics in advanced technologies.

Course Details: RA01185-E276

Course Outline

Introduction to Power Electronics and Applications/PE Overview
DC/AC Inverters
Rectifiers
Fundamentals of Capacitors and Inductors in Power Electronics
Basic DC/DC Converters
Electric Vehicle Chargers
EMI for Power Electronics I
EMI for Power Electronics II
Reliability Engineering for Power Electronics I
Reliability Engineering for Power Electronics II
Thermal Engineering Practice for Power Electronics I
Thermal Engineering Practice for Power Electronics II
Controls and Dynamics
Insulation and Dielectric Design
Introduction to Wide Bandgap Devices
Examples of Power Electronics in EVs/HEVs

Course Schedule

Course Notes

This is a live online course that uses the Zoom and Canvas platforms.

The registration confirmation will guide students through accessing the Canvas course site.

Students will create and log in to the Canvas course site with a NetID. Course assets such as instructional materials, participation certificates, and course evaluations will be available to all students through the Canvas course site.

The course materials are all digital and only available on the Canvas course website.

Online attendees will access sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform. The Zoom link will be provided a few days before the course.

Please watch the email address that you provide during registration for release dates and pre-course information.

Instructors and Program Director

Instructors
Thomas Jahns
Grainger Professor of Power Electronics And Electric Machines
Dr. Thomas M. Jahns received his bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees from MIT, all in electrical engineering.
Dr. Jahns joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He served for 14 years as a Co-Director of the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC), a world-renowned university/industry consortium in the electrical power engineering field. Since 2021, he is the Grainger Emeritus Professor of Power Electronics and Electrical Machines.
Prior to coming to UW-Madison, Dr. Jahns worked at GE Corporate Research and Development (now GE Global Research) in Niskayuna, NY, for 15 years, where he pursued new power electronics and motor drive technology in a variety of research and management positions. His current research interests at UW-Madison include integrated motor drives and electrified propulsion for both land vehicles and aircraft.
Dr. Jahns is a Fellow of IEEE. He received the 2005 IEEE Nikola Tesla Technical Field Award “for pioneering contributions to the design and application of AC permanent magnet machines”. Dr. Jahns is a Past President of the IEEE Power Electronics Society. He was elected to the US National Academy of Engineering in 2015 and received the IEEE Medal in Power Engineering in 2022.
Ahmad Khan
Steven Fredette
Associate Teaching Professor
Fredette is an associate teaching professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at UW-Madison. He is interested in the design, simulation, modeling, controls, and development of power conversion systems for alternative energy (wind, solar PV, fuel cells) and industrial (HVAC, elevator, traction) applications. Fredette has delivered innovative, producible solutions to the industrial, aerospace, and alternative energy fields.
He has acquired a wide range of industrial experience through work for United Technologies, Vestas Technology R&D, and American Superconductor (AMSC). He has a PhD from UW-Madison.
Program Director
Ahmad Khan

Total Credits:

CEU 2,

PDH 20,

Applies to this Certificate:

Electrified Systems,

Course Administration

Fee Information

Fee covers course materials and online instruction

Discounts

Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium, College of Engineering, UW-Madison member course fee: $1695. We will verify your affiliation. Get 10% off per person if you also registered in the Electrified Systems Certicate series.

Payment Options

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
Provide the registrations representative with:
- the course name, dates, and/or course number.
- the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

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You will receive an invoice from UW–Madison Business Services for payment, usually within 3–5 business days

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email registration@cerc.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have accessed the online course, exam and/or materials, no cancellations or refunds are permitted.

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Fundamentals of Power Electronics

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Course Details: RA01185-E276

Course Outline

Course Schedule

Course Notes

Instructors and Program Director

Course Administration

Fee Information

Discounts

Payment Options

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

Pay by Purchase Order

Military

Event Cancellation

Cancellation Policy

Create a custom learning experience

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