Course Title: Switched Mode Power Supplies

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Switched Mode Power Supplies

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

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Course Coordinator: Dr Richardt Wilkinson

Course Coordinator Phone: -

Course Coordinator Email: richardt.wilkinson@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 10.08.15

Course Coordinator Availability: contact via email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge:
You are expected to be able to analyse DC and AC circuits and be familiar with basic electronic components and semiconductors at the level provided by the relevant courses offered in the first two years of the Electrical and Biomedical and Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering undergraduate programs. 


Course Description

This course will introduce you to the principles and practice of switched mode power supplies. Firstly the fundamental isolated power supply topologies are presented. Then you will learn about the switching and control processes required to use these topologies to produce a switched mode power supply with a regulated output. You will also design the magnetic components and auxiliary circuits required to make a switched mode circuit function. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following program learning outcomes:  

  • PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
  • PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems.
  • PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to develop creative, sustainable and integrated solutions to complex engineering problems.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Select and design a switched mode power supply circuit to meet the requirements of a given application.
  2. Analyse and simulate the performance of a switched mode power supply. 
  3. Design and implement closed loop regulator circuits for switched mode power supplies. 
  4. Experimentally evaluate the performance of a switched mode power supply. 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

The assessment tasks for this course consist of laboratory tasks, tests and a final timed and timetabled assessment to determine whether you have acquired the above listed capabilities. 

This course has no hurdle requirements. 

Assessment 1: Laboratory Tasks
Weighting 30%
Related Course Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4 

Assessment 2: Mid-Semester Test 
Weighting 15%
Related Course Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 
This is a 1-hour online assessment that may be taken at any time within a limited time period of 24 hours.

Assessment 3: End-Semester Test 
Weighting 15%
Related Course Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 
This is a 1-hour online assessment that may be taken at any time within a limited time period of 24 hours.

Assessment 4: Timed and Timetabled Assignment
Weighting 40%
Related Course Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 
This assessment is a timed and timetabled assessment that students must attend on campus.