Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1EEE524Advanced Use of Microcontrollers in Power3+0+03617.06.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course EEE524 - Advanced Use of Microcontrollers in Power Electronics Area dersinin Bologna Bilgi Paketi formatına uygun İngilizce versiyonu aşağıdadır:

Course Information Package: EEE524 - Advanced Use of Microcontrollers in Power Electronics Area
1. General Information
Course Name: Advanced Use of Microcontrollers in Power Electronics Area

Course Code: EEE524

Level: Graduate (Master/PhD)

Language of Instruction: English

Course Type: Elective

Credit/ECTS: 3 Credits / 6 ECTS

2. Course Objective and Content
Course Objective: To teach graduate students the advanced usage of microcontrollers in power electronics applications, programming hardware units (PWM, ADC, HSO, etc.) for controlling power converters, and implementing real-time control strategies.
Course Content Review of assembly language programming of microcontrollers. General structure and operation of the microcontroller. Introduction to the adaptation of the microcontroller to the control of power electronic instruments. Use of HSL (High-Speed Link), HSO (High-Speed Output), PWM, A/D converters, I/O ports, timers, and interrupts. Control principles of thyristors, IGBTs, and MOSFETs using the controller. Simple embedded control applications.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture explanations, slides, diagrams, and videos used to visually explain complex topics.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Ali Osman ARSLAN https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=51709_doktor-ogretim-uyesi_ali-osman-arslan aoarslan@gantep.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. ALİ OSMAN ARSLAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems – Muhammad Ali Mazidi & Janice Gillispie Mazidi
Digital Power Electronics and Applications – Fang Lin Luo & Hong Ye
Embedded Systems with ARM Cortex-M Microcontrollers in Assembly and C – Y. He
Texas Instruments (TI) C2000 Microcontroller Application Notes
Course Notes https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=51709_doktor-ogretim-uyesi_ali-osman-arslan
Documents https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=51709_doktor-ogretim-uyesi_ali-osman-arslan
Assignments https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=51709_doktor-ogretim-uyesi_ali-osman-arslan
Exams https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=51709_doktor-ogretim-uyesi_ali-osman-arslan

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %20
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %20
Science %20
Field %20

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Project 1 % 20
Final examination 4 % 40
Total
6
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Weekly lecture hours 14 3 42
Reading Activities 1 10 10
Internet browsing, library work 14 3 42
Material design, application 7 2 14
Report preparation 1 10 10
Presentation preparation 1 5 5
Presentation 1 2 2
Midterm and midterm exam preparation 1 16 16
Final exam and preparation for the final exam 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 171

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Comprehend the internal architecture of microcontrollers and assembly language programming logic.
2 Configure necessary modules such as PWM and ADC for power electronics circuits.
3 Utilize specialized units like HSO and HSL for advanced signal generation.
4 Design triggering circuits for IGBTs, MOSFETs, and Thyristors and control them via microcontroller.
5 Ensure fault protection and real-time control in power electronics systems using interrupt logic.
6 Design a complete software/hardware control system for a power electronics converter.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Microcontroller architecture and review of assembly language programming Lecture notes / Slides
2 Microcontroller architecture and units for power electronics Lecture notes / Slides
3 Use of I/O ports and timers for timing control Lecture notes / Slides
4 PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) modules and power converter control Lecture notes / Slides
5 ADC units and analog signal processing Lecture notes / Slides
6 HSL (High-Speed Link) and HSO (High-Speed Output) units Lecture notes / Slides
7 Interrupt management and real-time systems Lecture notes / Slides
8 Midterm Examination
9 Triggering principles of power semiconductors (Thyristors) Lecture notes / Slides
10 IGBT and MOSFET driving techniques and microcontroller integration Lecture notes / Slides
11 Gate signal generation and isolation circuits Lecture notes / Slides
12 Closed-loop control applications (e.g., Buck/Boost converter) Lecture notes / Slides
13 Implementation of simple power electronics projects Lecture notes / Slides
14 Project presentations and system integration review Project materials

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4
All 5 4 5 3
C1 5 4 4 3
C2 5 4 5 4
C3 5 4 5 3
C4 5 4 4 3
C5 5 4 5 3
C6 5 4 4 4

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