Practice Learning Objectives (5.2) - Power Electronic Converters - Basics of Electrical Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What do power diodes do?

💡 Hint: Think about the direction of current flow.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main function of a Buck Converter?

💡 Hint: Consider the words 'step down.'

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Question 1

What is the function of a power diode?

Conducts in both directions
Conducts in one direction
Blocks current

💡 Hint: Recall the nature of diode operation.

Question 2

In a boost converter, what happens as the duty ratio approaches 1?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between duty ratio and output voltage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the change in current for a buck converter that operates at a duty ratio of 30% with an input of 200V and a load of 5Ω.

💡 Hint: Think about how to derive the output voltage.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe how a three-phase inverter modifies the DC output into an AC waveform at a defined frequency.

💡 Hint: Look at the role of switching sequences.

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