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:

CLO1 Design complex switched mode power supply circuits with topologies appropriate to the intended applications.

CLO2 Reconcile theoretical-vs-simulated-vs-actual switched mode power supply performance using engineering principles and technical perspectives.

CLO3 Engineer closed loop regulator circuits for switched mode power supplies using a systems engineering approach.

CLO4 Experimentally reconcile simulated-vs-actual switched mode power supply performance using engineering principles and technical perspectives.


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 Task 1: Laboratory Tasks, 30%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Mid-Semester Test, 15%, CLO1 and CLO2
Assessment Task 3: End-Semester Test, 15%, CLO1 and CLO2
Assessment Task 4: Timed and Timetabled Assessment, 40%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.