Electronics for energy (9025)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Patrizio MANGANIELLO 
  
Co-lecturer :Prof. dr. ir. Wilmar MARTINEZ 
  
Member of the teaching team :dr. Andrea CERVONE 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 5,0
  
Period: semester 2 (5sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   Mandatory sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
  Following programme components must have been included in your study programme in a previous education period
    Electricity (3824) 4.0 stptn
    Electronic systems (5501) 6.0 stptn
 
   Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
  Following programme components are advised to also be included in your study programme up till now.
    Electromagnetism and alternating current (5548) 5.0 stptn
 

Content

In today’s rapidly evolving world, energy systems are becoming smarter, faster, and more efficient — but none of this is possible without electronics. Behind every solar panel, battery, and wind turbine lies a hidden layer of circuits and components working tirelessly to manage, convert, and control power.

In this course, the student will further develop their mastery of the essential principles of circuit theory. Furthermore, the student will gain a solid understanding of key electronic components such as diodes and transistors. These building blocks are critical to shaping, controlling, and converting electrical energy in everything from solar inverters to battery chargers. By mastering how these components function and interact within circuits, the student will be prepared to analyze and design the electronics that underpin modern energy technologies.

Thematic Area 1: Circuit theory (lectures)

  • Circuit analysis methods
  • First- and second-order dynamic circuits
  • Steady-state analysis of AC systems

Thematic Area 2: Fundamentals of electronic devices (lectures)

  • Intro to semiconductor device physics

Solid-state semiconductor devices  — physics, operation and models: 

  • Diodes
  • Transistors
  • Thyristors

Thematic Area 3: Design experience (lectures + practical)

  • PCB design
  • Magnetic design


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Practical ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (5,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written exam100 %
Closed-book ✔
Oral explanation✔

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory course material
 

Study material will be provided on Toledo.


Learning outcomes
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
  •  EC 

    • EC2 - The holder of thedegreepossesses general scientific and discipline-related engineering-technical insight in the basic concepts, methods, conceptual frameworks and interdependent relations of the specific domain.

     
  •  DC 

    • 2.4 The student has insight into the functionality of the elementary building blocks for analogue and digital circuits.

      
  •  BC 

    • The student can explain how basic electronic components typically used in energy systems - such as diodes and transistors - work.

     
  •  DC 

    • 2.5 The student understands the basic laws of electrical engineering in the field of electrodynamics and -statics, electromagnetism, one- and three-phase alternating current.

      
  •  BC 

    • The student has sufficient understanding of the various solution methods, such as Kirchhoff's laws and Thevenin and Norton theorem.

  •  EC 

    • EC4 - The holder of thedegreecan gather and obtain relevant scientific and/or technical information and/or he/she can measure the necessary information efficiently and conscientiously. Additionally, he/she can make correct references to information.

     
  •  DC 

    • 4.2 The student can collect test results in a structured manner.

      
  •  BC 

    • The student can measure electrical quantities in electronic circuits.

    The student can characterize electronic components in the lab.

  •  EC 

    • EC5 - The holder of thedegreecan analyse unknown, domain-specific problems, subdivide them, structure them logically, determine the preconditions and interpret the data scientifically.

     
  •  DC 

    • 5.9 The student can analyse electrical circuits and circuits.

      
  •  BC 

    • The student can apply the various solution methods for electrical and electronic circuits to solve a wide variety of problems.

  •  EC 

    • EC8 - The holder of thedegreecan interpret (incomplete) results, can deal with uncertainties and constraints and can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly.

     
  •  DC 

    • 8.3 The student can adjust his own thinking and actions through critical reflection.

      
  •  BC 

    • The student demonstrate critical thinking when analysing the results of their solution to problems.

    The student demonstrate critical thinking when analysing problems and measurements in the lab.

  •  EC 

    • EC12 - The holder of thedegreecan act application-oriented and goal-driven and can act academically and professionally with the necessary perseverance and with eye for realism and efficiency, showing a research-oriented attitude towards lifelong learning.

     
  •  DC 

    • 12.3 The student adopts an appropriate engineering attitude (accurate, efficient, safe, result-oriented,...).

      
  •  BC 

    • The student works safely in the lab and respect the materials they use.

    The student maintains order and clarity when solving problems and deriving propositions.

    The student benefits from the feedback and experience gained during practical sessions and labs.

 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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