DC-DC converter course at EV
About our
DC-DC Converters in EVs Course
Explore the design, operation, and control of DC-DC converters used in electric vehicles (EVs). It focuses on understanding topologies, circuit modeling, and energy efficiency analysis. It links to battery, electric motor, and EV charger systems. The course includes the use of simulation tools and addresses circuit protection topics, essential for reliability and compliance with standards in the automotive industry.
The program facilitates the development of practical skills for fault diagnosis and performance optimization. It offers key knowledge for component selection and the implementation of advanced control strategies. The course prepares participants for roles such as power system design engineers, power electronics analysts, and EV charging system specialists, increasing their employability in the electric mobility sector.
DC-DC converter course at EV
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
349 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Design and Optimization of DC-DC Converters for Electric Vehicles
- DC-DC Converter Operating Principles: Understand the fundamental architecture, common topologies (buck, boost, buck-boost, etc.), and their applications in electric vehicles.
- Component Selection and Design: Learn how to choose and size inductors, capacitors, semiconductor switches (MOSFETs, IGBTs), diodes, and other key components for converter efficiency and performance.
- Circuit Analysis and Modeling: Master circuit analysis tools (Spice, Matlab/Simulink) to model, simulate, and predict the behavior of DC-DC converters under various operating conditions.
- Efficiency Optimization: Explore strategies to minimize power losses in converters, including selecting low-loss components, efficient switching techniques, and designing resonant circuits.
- Control and Regulation: Learn how to design and implement voltage and current controllers (PID, PID, PSI … Predictive, etc.) to ensure accurate and stable regulation of the output voltage in the presence of variations in load and input.
Thermal Design: Understand the importance of thermal design in DC-DC converters, including heat dissipation analysis, heatsink selection, and cooling system design.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Learn to identify and mitigate electromagnetic emissions (EMI) and the susceptibility of DC-DC converters to meet regulations and ensure reliable operation in the electric vehicle environment.
Integration and Applications in Electric Vehicles: Explore how DC-DC converters are integrated into electric vehicle systems, including battery charging, energy management, and powering vehicle subsystems.
Regulations and Standards: Become familiar with the regulations and standards relevant to the design and manufacture of DC-DC converters for electric vehicles.
- Laboratory and simulation exercises: Apply the knowledge acquired through detailed simulations and practical experiments, using software tools and laboratory equipment.
2. Analysis, Simulation and Advanced Control of DC-DC Converters in EV Systems
2. **Analysis, Simulation, and Advanced Control of DC-DC Converters in EV Systems: What Will You Learn?**
Mathematical Modeling of DC-DC Converters: You will master the fundamental equations that govern the behavior of DC-DC converters, including buck, boost, buck-boost, and their variants.
Steady-State and Dynamic Analysis: You will learn to analyze the steady-state performance and transient response of converters, evaluating factors such as efficiency, voltage regulation, and stability.
Simulation in Specialized Software: You will become familiar with advanced simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, PLECS, PSIM) to model, simulate, and analyze the behavior of DC-DC converters under various operating and fault conditions.
Controller Design: You will develop skills to design and implement robust controllers for DC-DC converters, using techniques such as control PID, sliding mode control, and predictive control.
Design Optimization: You will explore methods for optimizing the design of DC-DC converters, including component selection, loss reduction, and overall performance improvement.
Applications in EV Systems: You will delve into the application of DC-DC converters in electric vehicles (EVs), including charging system design, battery management, and motor control.
Modulation Techniques: You will study different pulse width modulation (PWM) techniques and their implications for converter design and control.
Design Considerations for EMC/EMI: You will learn how to mitigate the effects of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in DC-DC converter design.
Testing and Validation: You will gain knowledge about testing and validation of DC-DC converters, including the measurement of key parameters and performance evaluation in real-world environments.
Future Trends: You will explore emerging trends in DC-DC converter technology, such as the use of next-generation power semiconductors (SiC, GaN) and the development of innovative architectures.
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3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Design, Simulation and Testing of DC-DC Converters in Electric Vehicle Systems
4. Design, Simulation, and Testing of DC-DC Converters in Electric Vehicle Systems
- DC-DC Converter Fundamentals: Understand the basic principles, essential topologies (Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, etc.), and their applications in electric vehicles.
- DC-DC Converter Modeling and Simulation: Learn to model converters using specialized software (such as PSIM, Simulink, etc.) to simulate their behavior and performance under different operating conditions.
- DC-DC Converter Circuit Design: Acquire skills in designing key components (inductors, capacitors, power semiconductors) to optimize the efficiency, size, and cost of the converters.
- DC-DC Converter Control: Study the control techniques (PWM, closed-loop control, etc.) necessary to regulate the output voltage and maintain system stability.
- DC-DC Converter Testing and Characterization: Learn how to perform laboratory tests to evaluate converter performance (efficiency, voltage regulation, ripple, etc.) and analyze the results.
- Integration in Electric Vehicle Systems: Understand how DC-DC converters are integrated into electric vehicle systems, including battery management, the electric motor, and other components.
- Fault Analysis and Protection: Study common DC-DC converter failures and learn how to design protection circuits to ensure system safety and reliability.
- Regulations and Standards: Understand the regulations and standards relevant to the design and manufacture of DC-DC converters in the automotive industry.
- Design Optimization and Improvement: Apply optimization techniques to improve the performance, efficiency, and reliability of DC-DC converters, including the use of advanced technologies and new materials.
- Future Trends: Explore emerging trends in DC-DC converter technology for electric vehicles, such as high-frequency converters, ultra-high-gain converters, and the use of new semiconductor materials.
5. Design, Implementation and Evaluation of DC-DC Converters for Automotive Electrification
- Operating principles and topologies of DC-DC converters: Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Cuk, SEPIC, and Ćuk.
- Selection and sizing of key components: switches (MOSFETs, IGBTs), diodes, inductors, and capacitors.
- Design of controllers for DC-DC converters: Current-mode control, voltage-mode control, and digital control.
- Control loop stability analysis and compensation.
- Implementation of DC-DC converters for automotive applications: High-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) systems.
- Design and simulation of DC-DC converters using specialized software (e.g., PSIM, LTspice).
- Efficiency, performance, and cost considerations in DC-DC converter design.
- Management techniques Thermal performance and heat dissipation in DC-DC converters.
Design and analysis of DC-DC converters for electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Application of DC-DC converters in automotive electrification systems: hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
Testing and evaluation of DC-DC converters: Efficiency, regulation, and transient measurements.
Safety standards and regulations for DC-DC converters in the automotive industry.
6. Advanced Engineering and Optimization of DC-DC Converters for Electric Mobility
6. Advanced Engineering and Optimization of DC-DC Converters for Electric Mobility
Understand the fundamentals of DC-DC conversion and its relevance to electric mobility.
Analyze the most commonly used DC-DC converter architectures: buck, boost, buck-boost, and their variants.
Explore the design of key components: inductors, capacitors, and power semiconductors, optimizing their performance and selection.
Study advanced control techniques: PWM, vector control, predictive control, and their application in precise voltage and current regulation.
Evaluate and mitigate energy losses in DC-DC converters, including conduction, switching, and core losses.
Design and simulate DC-DC converters using specialized software, validating performance and efficiency.
Implement optimization strategies to improve
Who this program is for:
DC-DC converter course at EV
- Engineers with degrees in fields such as Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or similar, interested in energy conversion for electric vehicles (EVs).
- Professionals in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), component suppliers, maintenance and repair (MRO) companies, and energy systems consultants.
- Engineers and technicians involved in the design, development, integration, and testing of DC-DC converter systems for EV applications, including specialists in power electronics, battery management systems (BMS), and automotive electronics.
- Staff from research and development (R&D) centers, academic institutions, and laboratories working on energy conversion technologies, power electronics, and systems EV.
Profiles seeking to enhance their knowledge in the design, simulation, analysis, and optimization of DC-DC converters, with the aim of increasing energy efficiency, reliability, and overall performance of electric propulsion systems.
Recommended requirements: Basic knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, and mathematics. Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE). English level B2+ (a higher level is preferred). Support resources will be provided if needed.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to DC-DC Converters in Electric Vehicles: Fundamentals and Needs
1.2 DC-DC Converter Topologies: Selection and Comparison
1.3 Design of Critical Components: Inductors, Capacitors, and Semiconductors
1.4 Performance and Efficiency Analysis of DC-DC Converters
1.5 Optimization Techniques: PWM Control and Switching Strategies
1.6 Simulation of DC-DC Converters: Tools and Methodologies
1.7 Protection and Safety Design in DC-DC Converters
1.8 Thermal Considerations and Heat Dissipation Design
1.9 Optimization for Weight and Size Reduction in EV Applications
1.10 Case Studies: Applications of DC-DC Converters in Different EV Systems
2.2 Mathematical Modeling of DC-DC Converters: Topologies and Operation
2.2 Steady-State and Transient Analysis: Techniques and Tools
2.3 Classical and Modern Control Strategies: PID, PWM Modulation Control
2.4 Digital Control of DC-DC Converters: Implementation and Algorithm Design
2.5 Advanced Simulation: Software and Circuit Analysis Techniques
2.6 Stability Analysis: Criteria and Compensator Design
2.7 Predictive and Adaptive Control: Applications in EVs
2.8 Design of Filters and Passive Components: Performance Optimization
2.9 Noise and EMI Analysis and Mitigation: Design Considerations
2.20 Specific Applications in EV Systems: Battery Charging, Boost, Buck, etc.
3.3 DC-DC Architecture and Topologies in EVs: Selection and Justification
3.2 Key Components: Selection of Inductors, Capacitors, and Semiconductors
3.3 Practical Implementation: PCB Design and Optimal Layout
3.4 Protection and Safety: Design of Protection Circuits for DC-DC Converters
3.5 Integration into the EV System: Interface and Communication Considerations
3.6 Performance Analysis: Efficiency, Ripple, and Transient Response
3.7 Testing and Measurement: Methodologies for Characterizing DC-DC Converters
3.8 Troubleshooting and Diagnosis: Identifying and Solving Common Problems
3.9 Regulatory Compliance: Applicable Standards and Regulations in the Automotive Industry
3.30 Case Studies: Successful Implementations and Lessons Learned
4.4 Architecture and Topologies of DC-DC Converters for EVs
4.2 Selection and Sizing of Components in DC-DC Converters
4.3 Simulation of DC-DC Converters: Modeling and Analysis
4.4 PCB Design for DC-DC Converters in Automotive Environments
4.5 Testing DC-DC Converters: Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
4.6 Control Design for DC-DC Converters: Strategies and Algorithms
4.7 Efficiency and Performance Analysis of DC-DC Converters
4.8 Implementation of DC-DC Converters: Prototyping and Validation
4.9 Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Considerations
4.40 Case Study: Specific Applications of DC-DC Converters in EVs
5.5 DC-DC Converter Architecture in Electric Vehicles
5.5 Specifications and Design Requirements for Automotive Applications
5.3 Selection of DC-DC Converter Topologies: Analysis and Comparison
5.4 Design of Key Components: Inductors, Capacitors, and Semiconductors
5.5 Modeling and Simulation of DC-DC Converters in Specialized Software
5.6 Control and Regulation of DC-DC Converters: Strategies and Algorithms
5.7 Practical Implementation of DC-DC Converters: Prototyping and Testing
5.8 Integration of DC-DC Converters into Energy Management Systems
5.9 Design for Energy Efficiency and Performance Optimization
5.50 Failure and Reliability Analysis of DC-DC Converters in Automotive Environments
6.6 Advanced Modeling and Simulation of DC-DC Converters
6.2 DC-DC Converter Topologies for EVs: Selection and Design
6.3 Digital Control of DC-DC Converters: Strategies and Implementation
6.4 Efficiency and Performance Optimization in DC-DC Converters
6.5 Design of Critical Components: Inductors, Capacitors, and Semiconductors
6.6 Cooling Systems for High-Power DC-DC Converters
6.7 Reliability and Durability Analysis of DC-DC Converters
6.8 Electromagnetic Integration (EMC) and DC-DC System Design
6.9 Testing and Validation of DC-DC Converters for EVs
6.60 Specific Applications and Case Studies of DC-DC Converters in EVs
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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Frequently asked questions
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