EE-411L POWER ELECTRONICS Laboratory

Status C
Credits 0+1

Knowledge
No. Learning Outcome
Domains

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

FOLLOW experiment procedures and OPERATE laboratory instruments with P2
1
confidence
2 DESIGN and IMPLEMENT electronic circuits P3
3 COMMUNICATE clearly and effectively through presentation and/or report A2
4 JOINS team work affectively by active participation and cooperation A3
5 MAINTAIN lab discipline and FOLLOW rules and regulations of the lab A3
Course Learning Outcomes and their relation to the Program Learning Outcomes
Level of Emphasis of PLO (1:
Sr. No. Criterion 2 - Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) CLOs
High; 2= Medium; 3=Low)
(i) Engineering Knowledge
(ii) Problem Analysis
(iii) Design of solutions 1 2
(iv) Investigation
(v) Modern Tool Usage 1 1
(vi) The Engineer and Society
(vii) Environment and Sustainability
(viii) Ethics 2 5
(ix) Individual and Teamwork 1 4
(x) Communication 1 3
(xi) Project Management
(xii) Lifelong Learning
 Rubrics for PE LAB

1 2 3 4 5
CLO
(VERY WEAK) (WEAK) (MODERATE) (STRONG) (VERY STRONG)
Set-up of All equipment
Set-up of Set-up of equipment is accurately
Effective use of equipment

equipment is equipment is generally placed, very

not accurate, generally accurate with 1 neat and
help is required workable with or 2 small details All equipment Organized
CLO-1

with several several details that need accurately

major details that need refinement placed Can use the
Often requires refinement Requires help Can used the tools and
help from the Sometimes from the tools and instruments
instructor to use requires help instructor to use instruments without guide
the tools and from the the tools and with some help from the
instruments instructor instruments by the instructor instructor
Pre-lab tasks
completed
Pre-lab/Design

and properly
Pre-lab tasks
Pre-lab tasks formatted
partially Pre-lab tasks
Pre-lab tasks not completed with partially completed with with no
completed mistakes completed mistakes mistakes
Does not know Able to
Implementa

Able to Able to
how to use a Does not know implement the
implement circuit implement the
breadboard and the component circuit and
with few circuit with
how to read ratings troubleshoot for
tion

mistakes minor mistake

CLO-2

datasheet mistakes
Measurements
are both
Measurements accurate and
Measurements are mostly precise
Measurements are somewhat accurate
are incomplete, inaccurate and Measurements Observations
inaccurate, and very imprecise. Observations are are very
Comprehension

are accurate
imprecise generally with reasonable thorough and
Observations are complete precision may recognize
Observations incomplete or possible errors
are incomplete recorded in a Work is Observations in data
or not included confusing way organized are thorough collection
Report
Report Report
illustrates an
illustrates Report illustrates Report illustrates illustrates an
accurate and
irrelevant inaccurate a limited accurate
thorough
CLO-3

understanding understanding of understanding of understanding

Report Writing

understanding
of basic basic concepts basic concepts of most basic
of the basic
concepts underlying the underlying the concepts
concepts
underlying the lab lab underlying the
underlying the
lab lab
lab
 Individual and Teamwork
Only one student All team
Team member Strong All team
is always members play
using mobile communication members are
working, and part in
phone while between team watching
others are just completing the
other is working members carefully
watching task
CLO-4

Attend the lab 5

Attend the lab Attend the lab
Discipline and lab

minutes late but

Attend the lab Attend the lab 10 on time and before time and
cleaned
15 minutes late minutes late cleaned the cleaned the
workspace
workspace workspace
before leaving
ethics
CLO-5
 List of Experiments/Lab Activities

1 Study, Design and Simulation of Single-Phase Rectifier Using C Filter

2 Study, Design and Simulation of Single-Phase Rectifier Using LC Filter

3 Study, Simulation and Comparison of Three-Phase Rectifier

4 Introduction to Power Electronics Laboratory (Oscilloscope, DC Sources, Meters, Probes

and Connectors, Function Generator)

5 Design, Implementation and Characterization of a N channel MOSFET Switch

6 Effects of control signal current, load current, gate-to-source capacitance and switching
frequency on the dynamic behavior of a MOSFET switch

7 Design and Implementation of a Half Bridge Circuit using MOSFETs and Integrated
Circuit Gate Driver

8 Design and Implementation of a Half Bridge Circuit using MOSFETs and Optocoupler

9 Generation of Sinusoidal PWM Signal using Function Generator (RIGOL DG4000)

available in the Lab (Pulse + Mod mode)

10 Study and Comparison of PWM and SPWM Full Bridge Inverter

11 Design and Implementation of SPWM Full Bridge Inverter

12 Testing the SPWM Full Bridge Inverter with an Indcution Motor (VFD)

13 Design and Simulation of Fan Dimmer Using TRIAC

Exp 1. Study, Design and Simulation of Single-Phase Rectifier
Using Capacitive Filter
Learning Objectives
 Design a single-phase full bridge rectifier with a capacitive filter for 220V AC input and
500V±1% at a load current of 2A and validate the design through circuit simulations in
one of LTspice, Powersim (PSIM), Simulink or Multisim.
Lab Tasks
1. Pre-Lab
 Circuit diagram and design calculations (calculate average, RMS, peak repetitive
current and surge current through the diodes, peak inverse voltage, and RMS input
current)
2. In Lab
 Record and report waveforms for the output voltage, the diode current and the input
current.
 Measure average, RMS, peak repetitive current and surge current through the diodes,
peak inverse voltage, and RMS input current.
 Compare the values of different parameters given in step 3 with the calculated values
and hence validate the design. Discuss any discrepancies if any.
Report
The report must include at least the following along with other relevant material that the
students may find appropriate.

 Circuit diagram and design calculations.

 Waveforms from the simulations.
 Comparative presentation of different specifications and design parameters as
mentioned in the list of tasks.
 Discussion and conclusions.

CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

equipment effectively

Individual and Team

instruction and use

Discipline and lab

Total for CLO2

Report Writing
Follow the lab

Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design

Total
ethics
Work

15 15 5 20 40 30 5 10 100
Grading: Dated: 07-02-2023
Exp 2. Study, Design and Simulation of Single-Phase Rectifier
Using LC Filter
Learning Objectives
 Design a single-phase full bridge rectifier with an LC filter for 220V AC input and
500V±1% at a load current of 2A and validate the design through circuit simulations in
one of LTspice, Powersim (PSIM), Simulink or Multisim.
Lab Tasks
1. Pre-Lab
 Circuit diagram and design calculations (calculate average, RMS, peak repetitive
current and surge current through the diodes, peak inverse voltage, and RMS input
current, input PF and THD in input current)
2. In Lab
 Record and report waveforms for the output voltage, the diode current and the input
current.
 Measure average, RMS, peak repetitive current and surge current through the diodes,
peak inverse voltage, and RMS input current, input PF and THD in input current
 Compare the values of different parameters given in step 3 with the calculated values
and hence validate the design. Discuss any discrepancies if any.
Report
The report must include at least the following along with other relevant material that the
students may find appropriate.

 Circuit diagram and design calculations.

 Waveforms from the simulations.
 Comparative presentation of different specifications and design parameters as
mentioned in the list of tasks.
 Discussion and conclusions.

CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

equipment effectively

Individual and Team

instruction and use

Discipline and lab

Total for CLO2

Report Writing
Follow the lab

Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design

Total
ethics
Work

15 15 5 20 40 30 5 10 100
Grading: Dated: 14-02-2023
Exp 3. Study, Simulation and Comparison of Three-Phase
Rectifier
Learning Objectives
 Design, simulate and compare 12-pulse rectifier with single-phase full bridge rectifier
for 380V AC input and validate the design through circuit simulations in one of
LTspice, Powersim (PSIM), Simulink or Multisim.
Lab Tasks
1. Pre-Lab
 Circuit diagram and design calculations (input current at primary and secondary of the
transformer, input PF and THD in primary winding and secondary winding)
2. In Lab
 Record and report waveforms for the output voltage, the input current (primary and
secondary of the transformer).
 Measure input currents, input PF and THD in input current (primary and secondary of
the transformer).
 Compare the values of different parameters given in step 3 with the calculated values
and hence validate the design. Discuss any discrepancies if any.
Report
The report must include at least the following along with other relevant material that the
students may find appropriate.

 Circuit diagram and design calculations.

 Waveforms from the simulations.
 Comparative presentation of different specifications and design parameters as
mentioned in the list of tasks.
 Discussion and conclusions.

CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

equipment effectively

Individual and Team

instruction and use

Discipline and lab

Total for CLO2

Report Writing
Follow the lab

Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design

Total
ethics
Work

15 30 10 10 50 20 5 10 100
Grading: Dated: 21-02-2023
Exp 4. Introduction to Power Electronics Laboratory
(Oscilloscope, DC Sources, Meters, Probes and
Connectors, Function Generator)

Learning Objectives
1. To get familiar with the related lab equipment

Guidelines:

1. The lab instructor will introduce/demonstrate the related lab equipment along with
special features, their applications and safety instructions. Listen them carefully and
report them in writing.
2. Know about the location of main power circuit breakers in the lab.
3. Repeat the demos given by the instructor.

Report:

The report must include at least the following.

1. Features of the DC power supplies in the lab and its hazards, output ON/OFF switch
and its advantages, controller current (CC) mode and its use.
2. Features of dual channel function generator in the lab with particular focus on
synchronization of dual output using align phase option, pulse and burst mode and its
applications, pulse width modulation and its applications etc.
3. Features of the oscilloscopes in the lab and correct use of probes, FFT in math mode,
rolling mode of signal display and its applications etc.
4. Concluding remarks

CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

equipment effectively

Individual and Team

instruction and use

Discipline and lab

Total for CLO2

Report Writing
Follow the lab

Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design

Total
ethics
Work

20 20 20 40 20 10 10 100
Grading: Dated: 07-03-2023
Exp 5. Design, Implementation and Characterization of a N
channel MOSFET Switch

Learning Objectives
1. To design and implement an N channel MOSFET switch for a resistive load of 2A.
2. To characterize the switch by finding ON state resistance rDS(on) , delay time: td, rise
time tr, storage time ts, and fall time: tf.

Guidelines

1. Design the switch using IRF540 MOSFET and TLP251 Optocoupler.

2. Draw carefully labeled circuit diagram and specify/choose/design all the circuit
parameters such as supply voltage, gate driver voltage, V GS required, load resistance
etc. Refer to the datasheets to complete the design.
3. Get your design verified by the instructor before implementation.
4. Implement and observe state operation to find ON state resistance rDS(on).
5. Apply control signal of TTL level at 1kHz/50% duty cycle and observe dynamic
behavior of the switch and carefully measure delay time: t d, rise time tr, storage time
ts, and fall time: tf.

Report

The report must include at least the following along with other relevant material that the
students may find appropriate.
1. Labeled Circuit diagram, design calculations, specification of all the circuit
parameters, and reference to the datasheets. Include relevant part of the datasheets
such graphs that help make appropriate design choices.
2. Record of all the waveforms and measurement to meet the second objective.
3. Concluding remarks

CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

equipment effectively

Individual and Team

instruction and use

Discipline and lab

Total for CLO2

Report Writing
Follow the lab

Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design

Total
ethics
Work

20 30 10 40 20 10 10 100
Grading: Dated: 14-03-2023

Exp 6. Effects of control signal current, load current, gate-to-

source capacitance and switching frequency on the
dynamic behavior of a MOSFET switch
Objectives:
Consider the N-channel MOSFET based switch designed in the previous lab session
(Experiment 5) to study the following on the dynamic characteristics (delay time: t d, rise time
tr, storage time ts, and fall time: tf) of the switch.
1. Variation in the control signal current (TTL input to the gate driver circuit).
2. Variation in the load current.
3. Variation in the switching frequency.
4. Variation in the gate-to-source capacitance connected externally to damp oscillatory
behavior as discussed in the previous lab session.
Guidelines:
1. Use IRF540 MOSFET, TLP251 Optocoupler and load resistance of 4.7Ω/10W for
implementation.
2. Vary the control signal current from 1mA to 10mA. In real systems, generally, TTL
input is considered and the current could be varied by changing the resistance in series
with input LED of the optocoupler. However, during experiment, current could be
varied by changing control signal voltage keeping the resistance constant.
3. Vary load current from 1A to 5A with switching duty cycle of 50% to keep power
dissipated in the load less than its rated value of 10W. For constant load resistance,
supply voltage could be varied for variation in the load current.
4. Vary the switching frequency from 500Hz to 5kHz.
5. Consider a few different values of capacitance below 0.1µF to study the effect of gate-
to-source capacitance connected externally.
Report:
The report must include at least the following along with other relevant material that the
students may find appropriate.
1. Labeled Circuit diagram.
2. Table of the values of your choice and record of observation for each study listed in
the objectives. Waveform plots for all the values are not required, however include in
the report the waveform corresponding to the best result in each study.
3. Concluding remarks

Grading: Dated: 21-03-2023

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Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design
Follow the

instruction

effectively
equipment

Individual

Discipline
and Team
Total for

Writing
and use

and lab
Report
CLO2

Total
ethics
Work
lab
 20 30 10 40 20 10 10 100

Exp 7. Design and Implementation of a Half Bridge Circuit

using MOSFETs and Integrated Circuit Gate Driver
Objectives:
Design and implement a half bridge circuit using MOSFETs and gate driver IC focusing on
boot-strapping capacitors based power supplies.
Guidelines:
1. Use IRF540 MOSFETs, IR2110 gate driver IC and load resistance of 4.7Ω/10W for
implementation.
2. Draw carefully labeled circuit diagram and find number of isolated power supplies
required for implementation. Get it verified by the instructor. Pay attention to
connecting GROUND of signal generator and other power supplies.
3. Experimentally measure delay time td, rise time tr, storage time ts, and fall time, tf for
each switch operating them individually and then calculate the required dead-time.
4. Apply complementary control signals from function generator with a dead-time 2
times larger than the value calculated in step 3. Use duty cycle and phase parameters
of the waves for dual channel output of the function generator. Use “align phase”
button after every change made to specify the output waves.
5. Gradually reduce dead-time and measure (observe) current flowing through the half
bridge when there is no load connected. Ideally there should be no current flowing
through the half bridge when complementary signals are applied with appropriate
dead-time.
6. Compare the results with those obtained in the previous lab experiment.
Report:
The report must include at least the following along with other relevant material that the
students may find appropriate.
1. Labeled Circuit diagram along with clear specification of number of isolated sources
required.
2. Measurement of dynamic parameters of each switch and calculation of the required
dead-time.
3. Procedure to set up dual channel output of the function generator for complementary
outputs with the required dead time.
4. Measurements (observations) of current through the half bridge for the
complementary control signals.
5. Discussion and conclusions.

Grading: Dated: 04-04-2023

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 Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design
Follow the

instruction

effectively
equipment

Individual

Discipline
and Team
Total for

Writing
and use

and lab
Report
CLO2

Total
ethics
Work
lab

20 30 10 40 20 10 10 100

Exp 8. Design Implementation of a Half Bridge Circuit using

MOSFETs and Optocoupler

Objectives:
Design and implement a half bridge circuit using MOSFETs and optocouplers focusing on
requirements of isolated power supplies, the issue of shoot-through and dead-time (blanking
time) as its remedy.
Guidelines:
1. Use IRF540 MOSFETs, TLP251 Optocouplers and load resistance of 4.7Ω/10W for
implementation.
2. Draw carefully labeled circuit diagram and find number of isolated power supplies
required for implementation. Get it verified by the instructor.
3. Experimentally measure delay time td, rise time tr, storage time ts, and fall time, tf for
each switch operating them individually and then calculate the required dead-time.
4. Apply complementary control signals from function generator with a dead-time 2
times larger than the value calculated in step 3. Use duty cycle and phase parameters
of the waves for dual channel output of the function generator. Use “align phase”
button after every change made to specify the output waves.
5. Gradually reduce dead-time and measure (observe) current flowing through the half
bridge when there is no load connected. Ideally there should be no current flowing
through the half bridge when complementary signals are applied with appropriate
dead-time.
Report:
The report must include at least the following along with other relevant material that the
students may find appropriate.
1. Labeled Circuit diagram along with clear specification of number of isolated sources
required.
2. Measurement of dynamic parameters of each switch and calculation of the required
dead-time.
3. Procedure to set up dual channel output of the function generator for complementary
outputs with the required dead time.
4. Measurements (observations) of current through the half bridge for the
complementary control signals.
5. Discussion and conclusions.

Grading: Dated: 10-04-2023

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 Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design
Follow the

instruction

effectively
equipment

Individual

Discipline
and Team
Total for

Writing
and use

and lab
Report
CLO2

Total
ethics
Work
lab

20 30 10 40 20 10 10 100

Exp 9. Generation of Sinusoidal PWM Signal using Function

Generator (RIGOL DG4000) available in the Lab (Pulse
+ Mod mode)
Objectives:
1. Generate a sinusoidal PWM signal using the function generator (RIGOL DG-4000).
Explore its pulse and Mod mode to set carrier frequency of 5 kHz and 50 Hz
sinusoidal reference signal. Learn how to set minimum and maximum duty cycle (i.e.
modulation index).
2. Analyze the spectrum of sinusoidal PWM signal using Math mode of the
oscilloscope.
Guidelines:
1. Set up the function generator for the required SPWM signal and display it on
oscilloscope.
2. Inspect (visually) the modulation index, carrier frequency and reference signal
frequency.
3. Analyze spectrum of the signal using Math mode of the oscilloscope. Find signal
peaks at frequency of the reference signal (i.e. 50Hz) and its lower order harmonics
and also observe peaks at carried frequency (i.e. 5kHz).

Report:
The report must include at least the following along with other relevant material that the
students may find appropriate.
1. Procedure of setting up the function generator for sinusoidal PWM signal generation.
How to set up carrier frequency, reference signal shape and frequency, and
modulation index.
2. Your observations and discussion on spectrum of the SPWM signal.

Grading: Dated: 18-04-2023

CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5
Implementation

Comprehension
Pre-lab/Design
Follow the

instruction

effectively
equipment

Individual

Discipline
and Team
Total for

Writing
and use

and lab
Report
CLO2

Total
ethics
Work
lab

30 - 10 10 20 30 10 10 100