Power Electronics: Linear Circuits And Transfer Functions

Master the methods to derive complex transfer functions very quickly, in a simple, intuitive and meaningful manner

What you'll learn

Basics of Circuit Theory - Divider Circuits, Circuit Theory Jargons, Superposition Theorem, Thevenin's and Norton's Theorem, Order of a System, Degenerate Cases

Fundamentals of Transfer Functions - Definition of Transfer Function, Linear Systems, Necessity of Linearization, Standard Formats of Transfer Functions

Brute-force Analysis, Zeros and Poles in a Transfer Function, Inverted Pole and Inverted Zero Definition, Low and High Entropy Forms of Transfer Functions

First-order Systems - Dr. Middlebrook's Extra Element Theorem, Generalized Transfer Function Method, Methods to Evaluate Zeros, First-order Circuit Examples

Second-order Systems - 2EET, Generalized Transfer Function Method, Methods to Evaluate Zeros in a System, Second-order Circuit Examples

Nth-order Systems - nEET, Generalized Transfer Function Method, Methods to Evaluate Zeros in a System, Third-order Circuit Examples

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Electrical Engineering Principles - Voltage, Current, Power, etc.

Circuit Analysis using KCL, KVL

Basics of Algebra

Genuine Interest in the Subject Matter.

Description

Hello There!Welcome to my course titled "Power Electronics: Linear Circuits and Transfer Functions"In this concise three-hour course, You will learn methods to master the art of deriving complex transfer functions with ease and precision in a simple, intuitive and meaningful manner, demonstrated with numerous circuit examples. You can now say goodbye to the old Brute-force analysis which always involved tedious calculations taking extensive amounts of time, resulting in final equations that are hard to analyze and understand. This course builds from the fundamentals of linear circuits and basics of transfer functions slowly advancing to the methods that help you derive transfer functions very quickly and effectively!Key Learning Objectives:1. Mastering Transfer Functions: Through simple and intuitive methods, students will gain the expertise to derive transfer functions effectively, avoiding common mistakes encountered in traditional brute-force approaches.2. Enhanced System Understanding: Gain a deeper understanding of systems by exploring the system gains, poles, and zeros, enabling a more comprehensive grasp of system behaviors and characteristics.3. Refined Problem-Solving Skill: Equip yourself with the capability to adeptly solve electrical circuits and network-related problems, applying newfound skills and confidence gained from this course.Join us on this learning journey and elevate your expertise in Power Electronics, empowering yourself to navigate and analyze linear circuits with precision and confidence.We look forward to your participation in the course!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course

Section 2: Fundamentals of Circuit Theory

Lecture 2 Voltage and Current Divider Circuits

Lecture 3 Circuit Theory Jargons

Lecture 4 Linear and Time Invariant Systems

Lecture 5 The Superposition Theorem

Lecture 6 Thevenin's and Norton's Theorem

Lecture 7 Order of a System and the Degenerate Case

Section 3: Basics of Transfer Functions

Lecture 8 Necessity of Linearization

Lecture 9 Laplace Transforms

Lecture 10 Transfer Functions

Lecture 11 Brute-Force Analysis

Lecture 12 Time Constants

Lecture 13 Poles and Zeros in a Transfer Function

Lecture 14 Transfer Functions Standard Formats

Lecture 15 Low and High Entropy Transfer Functions

Section 4: First Order Systems

Lecture 16 Dr. Middlebrook's Extra Element Theorem

Lecture 17 EET in Action

Lecture 18 LTSpice based Circuit Verification

Lecture 19 Generalized Transfer Function

Lecture 20 GTF in Action

Lecture 21 Methods to Evaluate Zeros

Lecture 22 Practice - Circuit Example 1

Lecture 23 Practice - Circuit Example 2

Section 5: Second Order Systems

Lecture 24 Polynomial Forms of Second-order Transfer Functions

Lecture 25 Low-Q Approximation

Lecture 26 2EET

Lecture 27 2EET in Action

Lecture 28 Generalized Transfer Function

Lecture 29 Methods to Evaluate Zeros

Lecture 30 GTF in Action

Section 6: nth Order Systems

Lecture 31 nEET

Lecture 32 nEET in Action

Lecture 33 Generalized Transfer Function

Lecture 34 GTF in Action

Section 7: Conclusion and References

Lecture 35 Conclusion

Engineering Students Dealing with Control Systems and Network Theory Related Problems,Electronic Designers and Industry Professionals Working on Control of Power Systems or Power Converters, Electrical Circuits,Researchers working on Control Systems, Network Theory Related Problems,All Power Electronics Enthusiasts