Power Electronics syllabus topics
The following topic groups come from the syllabus content included in this study hub. Consult the official GATE 2027 website for examination updates.
- Static V-I characteristics and firing/gating circuits for Thyristor, MOSFET, IGBT;
- DC to DC conversion: Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost Converters;
- Single and three-phase configuration of uncontrolled rectifiers;
- Voltage and Current commutated Thyristor based converters;
- Bidirectional ac to dc voltage source converters;
- Magnitude and Phase of line current harmonics for uncontrolled and thyristor based converters;
- Power factor and Distortion Factor of AC to DC converters;
- Single-phase and three-phase voltage and current source inverters,
- sinusoidal pulse width modulation.
How to prepare this subject
- Check topic coverage. Work through the groups above and mark unfamiliar concepts.
- Learn and practise. Study one relevant reference book, then solve worked examples without looking at the solutions.
- Apply concepts. Use GATE EE previous-year questions to assess where you need additional practice.
- Revise and test. Create a short formula or concept sheet and reattempt questions you initially missed.
Recommended reference books
These are textbook suggestions for studying this subject, not a mandatory purchase list.
- Power Electronics — P. S. Bimbhra
- Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices, and Applications — M. H. Rashid
Free resources for practice
Use the downloadable question-paper collection and year-wise weightage report as supporting study materials.