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Free MIT Course: Power Electronics and Converter Design

Explore how electronic circuits convert and control electrical power. MIT lectures develop converter behavior, switching losses, snubbers, multiphase systems and electromagnetic-interference filtering.

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Lecture 1: Introduction to Power Electronics

Before you start

Suggested preparation: Circuit analysis, calculus and basic electronics.

About this course

Explore how electronic circuits convert and control electrical power. MIT lectures develop converter behavior, switching losses, snubbers, multiphase systems and electromagnetic-interference filtering.

Topics and lesson examples

  • Lecture 5: Intro to DC/DC, Part 1
  • Lecture 11: Magnetics, Part 3
  • Lecture 21: Three-Phase Systems, Part 1
  • Lecture 30: EMI Filters, Part 3: CM + DM
  • Lecture 38: Gate Drive, Level Shift, Layout

Course at a glance

Provider MIT
Platform YouTube · MIT OpenCourseWare
Access Free Video
Level Intermediate — WikiFree study-level assessment
Language English
Available lessons 38
Video duration 31h 50m · self-paced
Details checked 10 October 2026

Preparation and study approach

Suggested preparation: Circuit analysis, calculus and basic electronics.

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