Design of Power Electronic Converters Course | IIT Guwahati | Hardware Design
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 761 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Categories | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Power Systems and Power Electronics |
| Credit Points | 2 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
From Theory to Practice: Mastering Power Electronics Hardware Design
The field of power electronics is the backbone of modern technology, enabling efficient energy conversion in everything from electric vehicles and renewable energy systems to consumer electronics and industrial drives. While undergraduate courses provide a solid foundation in converter topologies and analysis, there often remains a critical gap between theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on hardware design. This gap is precisely what the course "Design of Power Electronic Converters" from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati aims to fill.
Meet Your Expert Instructor: Prof. Shabari Nath
Leading this comprehensive course is Prof. Shabari Nath, an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at IIT Guwahati. Prof. Nath brings a rare and valuable blend of deep academic expertise and real-world industry experience to the classroom.
Her academic journey is impressive: a B.E. from Jabalpur Engineering College, an M.Tech. from IIT Bombay, and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, USA. Crucially, she honed her practical skills as a Product Design Engineer at Cummins, Inc. in the USA before returning to academia. Her research interests—including multiport converters, solid-state transformers, EV charging, and smart microgrids—are at the forefront of power electronics innovation, ensuring the course content is both relevant and cutting-edge.
Who Should Take This Course?
This 8-week course is meticulously designed for:
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students in Electrical, Electronics, and Power Engineering seeking practical design skills.
- Engineers and Professionals in the power electronics industry looking to solidify their hardware design knowledge.
- Researchers and Hobbyists with a keen interest in moving from simulation to functional hardware prototypes.
Prerequisite: An introductory course in power electronics is required to fully benefit from the advanced concepts covered.
Course Overview: Bridging the Critical Gap
Standard power electronics courses teach you how converters work. This course teaches you how to build them reliably and efficiently. It delves into the essential, often-overlooked aspects of hardware implementation that are crucial for success in both industry and research.
By the end of this course, students will gain the confidence and skillset to design, simulate, prototype, and test their own power electronic converters.
Detailed 8-Week Course Curriculum
The course is structured to take you step-by-step through the entire hardware design cycle.
| Week | Core Topic | Key Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Analysis of Power Electronic Converters | Review and deepen analysis techniques for various converter topologies. |
| Week 2 | Power Semiconductor Devices | Selection, characteristics, and practical limitations of MOSFETs, IGBTs, and diodes. |
| Week 3 | Gate Drivers | Designing robust driver circuits for safe and efficient device switching. |
| Week 4 | Snubber Design | Techniques to protect devices from voltage spikes and ringing (dv/dt, di/dt). |
| Week 5 | Thermal Design | Heat sink selection, thermal modeling, and ensuring reliability through proper cooling. |
| Week 6 | Magnetics Design | Practical design of inductors and transformers, including core selection and winding. |
| Week 7 | Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) | Understanding EMI sources, mitigation techniques, and compliance standards. |
| Week 8 | Hardware Familiarity & Design | Hands-on PCB layout for power electronics, component selection, and system integration. |
Essential Reference Materials
The course draws upon two classic textbooks in the field, providing a strong theoretical foundation for the practical design focus:
- Mohan, Undeland & Robbins: "Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design" (3rd Ed.)
- Muhammad H. Rashid: "Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications" (4th Ed.)
Industry Relevance & Career Impact
This course is directly aligned with the needs of the industry. Companies involved in power electronics product design, renewable energy systems, electric vehicle powertrains, industrial automation, and consumer electronics highly value engineers with proven hardware design skills. Completing this course will significantly enhance your employability and preparedness for tackling real-world engineering challenges.
Whether you aim to excel in product development, research, or entrepreneurship in the energy sector, mastering the "Design of Power Electronic Converters" is a decisive step toward becoming a proficient and sought-after power electronics engineer.
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