University of Colorado Boulder

Current-Mode Control

This course is part of Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
13 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn

  • Understand the operating principles and benefits of current-mode control for dc-dc converters

  • Model and design peak current-mode controlled dc-dc converters

  • Model and design average current-mode controlled dc-dc converters

  • Use computer-aided tools and simulations to verify current-mode controlled dc-dc converters

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12 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.9

(18 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
13 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Progress towards a degree

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There are 4 modules in this course

Introduction to peak current-mode control, simple model, and the need for slope compensation

What's included

7 videos3 readings4 quizzes1 discussion prompt

More accurate averaged model, averaged circuit simulations, and design of control loops

What's included

7 videos4 quizzes

Introduction to the sampled-data nature of switching converters and high-frequency effects in peak current-mode controlled converters

What's included

10 videos2 quizzes

Averaged current-mode control and design of current and voltage control loops

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6 videos2 quizzes

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4.8 (6 ratings)
Dr. Dragan Maksimovic
University of Colorado Boulder
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