Report – Power Semiconductor Devices
A 2500-word report based on Power Semiconductor Devices, weighted at 50% meeting Learning Outcomes 1 and 2. Assessing AHEP 4 Outcomes: C1, C2, C3, C4, C13.

Report – Power Converter Design
A 2500-word report based on Power Converter Design, weighting 50% meeting Learning Outcomes 3 and 4. Assessing AHEP 4 Outcomes: C5, C7, C15.

Formative assessment to include simulation/calculation-based tasks on Power Semiconductor Devices and Power Converter Design.

The module will cover the following topics:
- Construction of semiconductor devices
- Operation of semiconductor devices
- Performance characteristics of semiconductor devices
- Power diodes
- Power transistors
- Power MOSFETs
- Thyristors
- Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)
- Interfacing control electronics with power devices
- Series and parallel connections of power semiconductor devices
- Applications of power semiconductors in rectifiers, inverters and DC-DC converters
- Medium-voltage power electronics applications
- High-voltage industrial power electronics applications

1. Critically evaluate¿the¿capabilities and limitations of power semiconductor devices and use them in¿the design and optimisation of¿power electronic circuits¿(AHEP¿4: C1, C2, C3, C13)

Learning Outcome: Knowledge & understanding, Application & problem-solving

2. Critically analyse¿the fundamental semiconductor theory relevant to power semiconductor devices, and¿evaluate¿the construction,¿operation¿and performance of the main device types (AHEP¿4: C1, C2, C3, C4)

Learning Outcome: Research skills, Digital literacy

3. Design and critically assess power electronic circuits, applying analytical techniques to optimise performance for¿a real-world application.¿(AHEP¿4: C5)

Learning Outcome: Personal development & entrepreneurship, Application & problem-solving

4. Investigate and critically reflect on a sustainable power electronic system through experimentation or simulation, and communicate the findings and insights effectively with structured, evidence-based analysis in a written report. (AHEP¿4:¿C7,¿C15)

Learning Outcome: Reflection, Communication

Whole group lectures will be used to deliver new material and to consolidate previous material. Small-group tutorials, with activities designed to enhance the understanding of the material delivered in the lectures, will be used to apply the skills and knowledge learned. A mixture of classroom based, and practical activities will take place supported by staff.

- Standard electronic laboratory equipment
- A suitable¿simulation¿software such Multisim, MATLAB/Simulink¿or equivalent

Must be registered on BEng (Hons) Electronic and Information Engineering provision at XUPT, China.

Rashid, M. H. (2024) Power Electronics Handbook, 5th Edn. Butterworth-Heinemann

Erickson, R.W. and Maksimovic, D. (2020) Fundamentals of Power Electronics. Springer Science & Business Media.

Kassakian, J. G., Perreault, D. J., Verghese, G. C., Schlecht, M. F. (2023) Principles of Power Electronics. 2nd Edn. Cambridge University Press.

Mohan, N. et al. (2007). Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, 2nd Edn, Wiley

Mohen, N. (2012). Power Electronics - A First Course. Wiley.

This module offers a detailed study of semiconductor devices and their wide-ranging industrial applications. It highlights how power semiconductors underpin key power electronics systems, including rectifiers, inverters, and DC–DC converters, with applications spanning both medium and high voltage industries.