Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Second Semester 2023-24

Power Electronics EEE/INSTR F342

Tutorial Sheet 1

Q1. Utilize two SPDT switch to realize SPDT for the Buck converter shown in Fig.Q1. Mark the
quadrant of operation of both switches.

Fig.Q1

Q2. IGBT voltage and current waveforms during switching is shown in Fig.Q2. For the voltage and
current magnitude shown, estimate the total energy lost during the switching transition. For a
conduction power loss of 20W, find the critical frequency. (use straight line approximation for
calculation)

Fig.Q2

Q3. For the converter circuit shown in Fig.Q3, design a practical turn ON snubber to keep the
energy dissipation during turn ON transition is 0.06mJ. Assume VDC = 400V, IDC = 50A and current rise
time = 0.1µs. Keep time constant of Ls and Rs corresponding 5% of switching frequency which is 20kHz.

Fig.Q3