Course title
1M9933201
Advanced Semiconductor Power Converter

 FUJITA Toshiyuki
Purpose of class
Learn about power conversion technology and power electronics that use semiconductor devices, and understand their applications.
Course content
Power electronics is widely applied across a broad range of fields, from consumer electronics to railway systems, industrial applications, and the power sector.
This course covers control methods and electronic control techniques that maximize the performance of semiconductor‑based power conversion systems.
Goals and objectives
  1. explain semiconductor power conversion technology and power electronics.
  2. explain the roles and applications of converters.
  3. analyze and explain converter operations and phenomena using mathematical equations and diagrams.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Seminar and Exercises Total.
1. 30% 30%
2. 30% 30%
3. 40% 40%
Total. 100% -
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introductions Review the outline of the power electronics course offered in the third year of the undergraduate program. 200minutes
2． Basic analysis of DCDC Converter Learn about the operation of DCDC converter 200minutes
3． Basic Exercises Review the previous lesson in advance 200minutes
prepare the report
4． Small-Signal Analysis of Buck converter Learn about the operation of Buck chopper 200minutes
5． Exercises of Buck converter Review the previous lesson in advance 200minutes
prepare the report
6． Small-Signal Analysis of Boost converter Learn about the operation of boost chopper 200minutes
7． Exercises of boost converter Review the previous lesson in advance 200minutes
prepare the report
8． Small-Signal Analysis of Boost and buck converter Learn about the operation of boost and buck chopper 200minutes
9． Exercises of Boost and buck converter Review the previous lesson in advance 200minutes
prepare the report
10． Second-order low-pass filter function Learn about the function of Second-order low-pass filter function 200minutes
11． Exercises of Second-order low-pass filter Review the previous lesson in advance 200minutes
prepare the report
12． Basic circuit simulator exercises Review the circuits in this course 200minutes
13． Advanced circuit simulator exercises prepare the report 200minutes
14． Final Exam Review this course 201minutes
Total. - - 2801minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Seminars and exercises: 50%, reports: 50%.
Each component is evaluated on a 100‑point scale, and an average score of 60 points or higher is required to pass.
A score of 60 points corresponds to achieving 60% of Learning Objectives 1, 2, and 3.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class Questions are also accepted by email at any time.
Textbooks and reference materials
Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimovic, ”Fundamentals of Power Electronics”, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado
Prerequisites
Completion and understanding of courses in electric circuits, electromagnetics, power electronics, and control theory.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • By appointment
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
Last modified : Sat Mar 14 14:45:11 JST 2026