Unit name | SMPS Project |
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Unit code | EENG28070 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Hilton |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EENG11002, EENG17300 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The objective is to design, build and test an AC-to-DC "Switch-mode Power Supply". In doing this, students are introduced to practical aspects of magnetic design, power electronic components and control system design.
By the end of the SMPS design students should be able to:
Lab
Name:Lab book
Type: Coursework
% of final mark: 30
Description: Individual assessment lab notebook.
Name: Test
Type: Blackboard Quiz
% of final mark: 50
Description: Individual multiple choice test
Name: Test
Type: Lab work
% of final mark: 5
Description: Group assessment oscilloscope measurement
Name: Testing
Type: Test
% of final mark: 15
Description: SMPS Test Results (group)
Primary sources of information: The SMPS manual; Data books (or manufacturers' datasheets on pc); introductory lectures; PowerPoint slides for each aspect of the work.