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Power Electronics 1: Drives

Class Number: ELECTECH 10605157-3 - 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 or Instructor Approval)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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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 10605157-3 - Power Electronics 1: Drives
Location:
NWTC Marinette
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Recorded lectures via NWTC Canvas and lab time in TE100.

·         Time Commitment: Plan for approximately 30 hours to complete the class.

·         Scheduling: Meet your instructor to set up a schedule and clarify any questions.

·         Campus Closures: Lab observes all College closure dates.

 

Textbooks are required for the first-class meeting. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Marinette Campus Room TE100
8/17/2026 - 10/12/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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