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EE 253

Power Electronics (EE 153)

UNITS:3-4
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

Addressing the energy challenges of today and the environmental challenges of the future will require efficient energy conversion techniques. This course will discuss the circuits used to efficiently convert ac power to dc power, dc power from one voltage level to another, and dc power to ac power. The components used in these circuits (e.g., diodes, transistors, capacitors, inductors) will also be covered in detail to highlight their behavior in a practical implementation. A lab will be held with the class where students will obtain hands on experience with power electronic circuits. For WIM credit, students must enroll in EE 153 for 4 units. No exceptions. Formerly EE 292J.

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1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 6315
0 / 50 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:3 PM – 4:20 PM
LOCATION:Mitchell Earth Sciences B67
INSTRUCTOR:
Rivas-Davila, Juan
units
Lab Section 1Open
ID: 6314
0 / 999 enrolled
DAYS:TBD
TIME:TBD
LOCATION:TBD
units

EE 253: Power Electronics (EE 153)

3-4 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

Addressing the energy challenges of today and the environmental challenges of the future will require efficient energy conversion techniques. This course will discuss the circuits used to efficiently convert ac power to dc power, dc power from one voltage level to another, and dc power to ac power. The components used in these circuits (e.g., diodes, transistors, capacitors, inductors) will also be covered in detail to highlight their behavior in a practical implementation. A lab will be held with the class where students will obtain hands on experience with power electronic circuits. For WIM credit, students must enroll in EE 153 for 4 units. No exceptions. Formerly EE 292J.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lab Section — TBA TBA (Graduate)
  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM — Mitchell Earth Sciences B67 — Rivas-Davila, Juan (Graduate)

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