Power Electronics
The MC “Power Electronics” is one of five Micro Credentials (offered by different partners) that together form a Micro Degree coordinated by TU Graz LLL. Power electronics (PE) systems have become prevalent in modern-day technology, being found in household appliances (like induction cookers, battery chargers, vacuum cleaners, etc), automotive and traction, medical equipment, renewable energy, industrial applications, defence and aerospace, and utility systems.
Engineers/technicians familiar with the basic ideas and technical specifications of current power conversion systems continue to experience professional advantages as the world leverages green energy resources and incorporates decarbonisation technologies in both public and private sectors.
In addition, the field of power electronics has been contributing to global technological advancements, which generate income through human capital and chances for self-employment. Therefore, meeting the workforce demand in PE will contribute significantly to the national economic and social development of Austria, and the European Union at large.
The technical knowledge and skill sets integrated into this course will equip an individual with the expertise required in the use of power electronic systems to shape the future for sustainable green technology.

Information & Contact
Your contact person
For questions about the course contact:

Fabienne Sorger-Falle, BA MSc MSc
Administration & Management FH Kärnten Academy
+43 5 90500 4310
f.sorger-falle@fh-kaernten.at
Hauptplatz 12
9560 Feldkirchen
Level of qualification
- certificate issued by TU Graz by completion of all 5 MC’s*
- completed MC alone: Moodle badge/confirmation
ECTS Credits
4
Costs
€ to be published soon + € 24,70 ÖH contribution
Dates
Planned start date: Autumn 2025 (8 half days online/hybrid, excluding self-study)
Admission deadline: to be published soon
Form of organization
part-time
Language
English
Location
E-Learning, online
Profile
- To prepare a workforce that is competent in power conversion systems at the entry-level.
- To prepare a technical workforce with in-depth knowledge of the operational principles and applications of power electronic systems, as required for society's decarbonisation.
- To create self-employment opportunities.
- To stack up credit hours towards a “Micro-degree - Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Electronic-based Systems” coordinated by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), which can be extended to a Bachelor's degree in the related field for those with aspirations for a degree programme.
This course is specifically designed for individuals who aspire to enter the semiconductor applications industry or who wish to broaden their level of expertise.
- Identify, categorize, and describe the operational principles and analyse various forms of power electronic converters such as DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC.
- Examine and design the various topologies of commonly used power converters.
- Simulate the diverse varieties of power electronic topologies with SPICE and PLECS.
- Obtain the dynamic and small-signal model of switched-mode power supply (SMPS) converters.
Course content (4 ECTS)
Power electronic circuits & topologies
Steady-state analysis, characteristics, comparisons and design guidelines for the various power conversions:
- DC/DC conversion: Buck-, Boost-, Flyback- and Forward-Converter, Simple Magnetics for Flyback and Forward, SEPIC and ZETA converter, continuous- and discontinuous conduction mode (CCM &DCM)
- AC/DC conversion: Diode bridge rectifiers, Boost PFC, Bridgeless boost/Totem pole, fully controlled, a.k.a. active frontend.
- DC/AC conversion: Inverter, LCL filters.
- Modulation for DC/AC and AC/DC rectifiers: bipolar and unipolar (sine-wave) PWM, SVM
Modelling & control of power electronic converters (PECs)
- Control theory: Laplace, transfer function, stability analysis including Bode and Nyquist plots.
- Modelling: Dynamic equation of buck, boost, buck-boost converters, small-signal model and PECs transfer functions; AC equivalent circuit from the converters’ model.
- Controller Design: Feedback system via pole placement (voltage mode control), and current-mode control (peak- and average- current-mode controlled).
Application
Entry Qualification
Participants are expected to have completed a study program at HTL / Technical College or its equivalent.
- It will be helpful to be familiar with fundamental ideas like voltage, current, basic passive components (such as resistance, inductance, and capacitance) and basic circuit analysis.
Application will be possible soon.
Inquiries and information at:
f.sorger-falle[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Team

Ph.D. Emmanuel Seun Oluwasogo
Scientific management
+43 5 90500 2158
e.oluwasogo[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Europastraße 4
9524 Villach
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Mag.a Alexandra Liegl
Head of CUAS Academy
+43 5 90500 4311
a.liegl[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Hauptplatz 12
9560 Feldkirchen in Kärnten

Fabienne Sorger-Falle, BA MSc MSc
Administration & Management FH Kärnten Academy
+43 5 90500 4310
f.sorger-falle@fh-kaernten.at
Hauptplatz 12
9560 Feldkirchen