Ans. The role of power electronics in embedded systems depends on the application that the embedded system is being used for. Some embedded systems might require power electronics while others might not. Power Electronics with embedded systems might be used to control electrical or electronics loads.

Ans. There are various power electronics projects that use Arduino. Arduino can be used to control switching power electronic devices, or can also be used to trigger switching power electronic devices such as MOSFET, IGBT, GTO by generating Gate pulses.

Ans. A major difference between power electronics and electronics is that the latter is used for low power devices. Electronics are concerned or used with devices such as resistors, capacitors, op-amps, etc. Power Electronic devices on the other hand use high power as well magnetism. A high power is a result of high current flowing through the devices, which leads to the study of magnetic field and electric field is being studied rigorously.

Ans. Courses in India as well as abroad are exemplary. The course includes an equal amount of theoretical as well as practical exposure. It is necessary for the candidates to give them hands-on experience with the power electronic devices. The one major advantage of courses abroad is an opportunity to intern with top electrical or electronics companies. Interning with the companies gives the candidates industry experience, which is advantageous while applying for a job.

Ans. Some of the best books for Power Electronics are Power electronics by PS Bhimbra, Handbook of Power Electronics by MH Rashid, Power Electronics by MD Singh, etc. Candidates can also take reference from websites such as Electrical4u, toturialpoint.com, circuitstoday.com and so on.

Ans. Both the degree levels are equally necessary and important for candidates willing to pursue the particular specialization. Both the courses are 2-years long, and have many job opportunities. An Mtech or a ME Power Electronics can work for some of the top government and private companies. ME however, is considered more recognized and respected by some.

Ans. Candidates willing to pursue a Bachelors course in Power Electronics have to qualify JEE Mains with a good score. However, for a Master’s program candidates need to apply for the GATE exam and qualify the same with a good score. GATE and JEE Mains is necessary to apply for a Masters or a Bachelors course in Power electronics or related disciplines.

Ans. Even though NPTEL videos are enough to complete a power electronics course, it is however mandatory for candidates to take reference from other websites or courses. Also, GATE consists of paper EE which candidates need to apply for to pursue Master’s in Power Electronics. Thus, candidates need to study the entire syllabus of GATE-EE, not just Power Electronics.

Ans. Candidates need to apply for a Power Electronics job through campus-placements or off-campus. There are many job opportunities released by top companies like ABB, GE, Qualcomm etc., Candidates can apply for the post on the respective website. Some companies also require candidates to have relevant industry-work experience. Thus candidates need to apply for the job role accordingly.

Ans. At least 80 percent of electric power is predicted to be generated using power electronic devices. Today power electronic devices in power system grids, to control electrical flow by managing electrical machines. Power Electronic devices have increased the efficiency of power systems, by replacing Ac with DC systems, less losses, and increased efficiency. With a myriad of advantages power electronic engineers are expected to have many job opportunities in the future. Not only electric power electronic devices are also actively used in telecommunications, aviation, aerospace, railways etc.