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Electrical Engineering
Description: AC/DC electric-machine drives for speed/position control. Integrated discussion of electric machines, power electronics, and control systems; power electronic converters for DC and AC motors, electromechanical energy conversion, design, construction, operation and control of DC, induction, permanent magnet, stepper and switched reluctance motors; feedback controller design for motor drives and applications in electric transportation, robotics, process control, and energy conservation. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Co-convened with EE 503. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2026
For (EE 286, ME 286, CENE 286, or MRE 271) with a grade of C or better
Electrical Engineering
Term : Fall 2026
Catalog Year : 2026-2027
EE 403 - Electric Drives
Description: AC/DC electric-machine drives for speed/position control. Integrated discussion of electric machines, power electronics, and control systems; power electronic converters for DC and AC motors, electromechanical energy conversion, design, construction, operation and control of DC, induction, permanent magnet, stepper and switched reluctance motors; feedback controller design for motor drives and applications in electric transportation, robotics, process control, and energy conservation. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Co-convened with EE 503. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2026
For (EE 286, ME 286, CENE 286, or MRE 271) with a grade of C or better