Unit information: SMPS Project in 2014/15

Unit name	SMPS Project
Unit code	EENG28070
Credit points	10
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Dr. Hilton
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	EENG11002, EENG17300
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

The objective is to design, build and test an AC-to-DC "Switch-mode Power Supply". In doing this, students are introduced to practical aspects of magnetic design, power electronic components and control system design.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the SMPS design students should be able to:

• keep accurate records of the laboratory work;

• demonstrate ability to build electronic hardware;

• understand operation of all aspects of the design and identify suitable components for the system;

• take accurate measurements, and analyse results and find faults;

• appreciate limitations of their designs, compromises on cost, performance and complexity.

• In addition to improving students' design ability, this unit enhances transferable skills such as group interaction and presentation.

Teaching Information

Lab

Assessment Information

Name:Lab book

Type: Coursework

% of final mark: 30

Description: Individual assessment lab notebook.

Name: Test

Type: Blackboard Quiz

% of final mark: 50

Description: Individual multiple choice test

Name: Test

Type: Lab work

% of final mark: 5

Description: Group assessment oscilloscope measurement

Name: Testing

Type: Test

% of final mark: 15

Description: SMPS Test Results (group)

Reading and References

Primary sources of information: The SMPS manual; Data books (or manufacturers' datasheets on pc); introductory lectures; PowerPoint slides for each aspect of the work.