Practice General Principle of Operation (PWM Control) - 5.3.3.1 | Module 5: Power Electronic Converters | Basics of Electrical Engineering
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5.3.3.1 - General Principle of Operation (PWM Control)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does PWM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what is being controlled.

Question 2

Easy

Define duty ratio.

💡 Hint: It's a comparison related to time.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is PWM primarily used for in DC-DC converters?

  • To increase voltage
  • To decrease voltage
  • To manage the duty cycle for voltage regulation

💡 Hint: Consider the main goal of PWM.

Question 2

Duty ratio is defined as the ON time compared to what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the formula from earlier.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a buck converter has an input voltage of 48V and requires an output of 12V, what should the duty ratio be? Assume continuous conduction mode.

💡 Hint: Utilize the duty ratio formula for buck converters.

Question 2

Design a PWM control circuit for a DC-DC converter with a desired switching frequency of 50 kHz and duty ratio of 0.6. Calculate the switching period.

💡 Hint: Use the relationship between frequency and period.

Challenge and get performance evaluation