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Power Electronics 1: Drives

Class Number: ELECTECH 10605157-4 - Power Electronics 1: Drives
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-605-157 POWER ELECTRONICS 1: DRIVES ...This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of the power and control circuitry of AC drives and application and troubleshooting of these industrial AC drives (VFD's) to AC induction motors. This course concentrates on the AB PowerFlex 525 Variable Speed Drive. (Prerequisite: 10-664-101, Automation 2)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Demonstrate the application of timing circuits
  2. Examine device characteristics of Power Transistors
  3. Examine device characteristics of Thyristors
  4. Investigate device characteristic of triggering devices:
  5. Demonstrate triggering circuits for power control circuitry:

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECTECH 10605157-4 - Power Electronics 1: Drives
Location:
1318
Date:
-
Delivery:
Hybrid
Term:
2025 Fall Session 1
Estimated Cost:
$175.10 *

Class Notes

1. IMPORTANT:  Each class consists of lecture, delivered by video,  through the NWTC Canvas learning management system and additional time in campus lab TE100. Plan approximately 30 hours to complete this class. You will need to meet with your instructor to establish a schedule to successfully complete this class in the allotted time and clarify any class-related questions.

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: TE100 Lab is open Monday 9:30am-7:30pm; Tuesday 9:30am-2:30pm; Wednesday 1:30pm-7:30 pm; Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.  The lab will observe all College closure holidays and breaks.

3. Purchase textbook(s) prior to the start of class.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/18/2025 - 10/13/2025 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Marinette Campus Room TE100
8/18/2025 - 10/13/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost