Accelerating Development of High-Voltage Power Converters with Simulation-Driven Design (February 2026)

Gain hands‑on experience simulating losses and temperature to evaluate and compare SiC devices using PLECS and MPLAB® SiC Power Simulator.

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About this course

Accelerating Development of High‑Voltage Power Converters with Simulation‑Driven Design is a hands‑on Microchip University course focused on using simulation to make smarter silicon carbide (SiC) device decisions early in the design process. You’ll learn how to model switching and conduction losses, estimate junction temperatures, and evaluate thermal performance using PLECS and Microchip’s SiC PLECS device models. Through guided labs, the course walks you step by step: from installing the Microchip PLECS library and understanding thermal modeling fundamentals, to selecting and comparing SiC MOSFETs in real converter topologies. You’ll also explore the MPLAB® SiC Power Simulator, a free, web‑based tool that lets you analyze losses, temperature, and efficiency entirely online. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to rapidly compare devices, identify thermal risks, and accelerate development of efficient, high‑voltage power converters with confidence.

 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Calculate switching and conduction losses and estimate junction temperature for silicon carbide devices using PLECS
    • Build a complete thermal simulation workflow for a power electronics topology in a hands‑on PLECS lab
    • Evaluate and compare silicon carbide devices using both PLECS and the MPLAB® SiC Power Simulator

Curriculum33 min

  • Class Overview
  • Syllabus & Downloads
  • Introduction 1 min
  • Thermal Modeling Fundamentals
  • Thermal Modeling in PLECS: Core Concepts 4 min
  • PLECS Thermal Modeling Hands-On Lab
  • Install the Microchip PLECS library 3 min
  • What's Inside the Microchip PLECS Library? 2 min
  • Explore a PLECS Thermal Demo Model 3 min
  • Selecting a Microchip SiC MOSFET 3 min
  • MOSFET Parameters, Thermal Description and the Thermal Network 4 min
  • Simulate and Compare Microchip SiC Devices 4 min
  • MPLAB® SiC Power Simulator Hands-On Lab
  • Introduction to the MPLAB SiC Power Simulator 3 min
  • Selecting Devices and Setting Up the Simulation 3 min
  • Running the Simulation and Comparing Devices 3 min
  • Complete Recording
  • Accelerating Development of High-Voltage Power Converters with Simulation-Driven Design (33 min)
  • Feedback and Discussion
  • Get in contact with the presentation team
  • We need your feedback

About this course

Accelerating Development of High‑Voltage Power Converters with Simulation‑Driven Design is a hands‑on Microchip University course focused on using simulation to make smarter silicon carbide (SiC) device decisions early in the design process. You’ll learn how to model switching and conduction losses, estimate junction temperatures, and evaluate thermal performance using PLECS and Microchip’s SiC PLECS device models. Through guided labs, the course walks you step by step: from installing the Microchip PLECS library and understanding thermal modeling fundamentals, to selecting and comparing SiC MOSFETs in real converter topologies. You’ll also explore the MPLAB® SiC Power Simulator, a free, web‑based tool that lets you analyze losses, temperature, and efficiency entirely online. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to rapidly compare devices, identify thermal risks, and accelerate development of efficient, high‑voltage power converters with confidence.

 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Calculate switching and conduction losses and estimate junction temperature for silicon carbide devices using PLECS
    • Build a complete thermal simulation workflow for a power electronics topology in a hands‑on PLECS lab
    • Evaluate and compare silicon carbide devices using both PLECS and the MPLAB® SiC Power Simulator

Curriculum33 min

  • Class Overview
  • Syllabus & Downloads
  • Introduction 1 min
  • Thermal Modeling Fundamentals
  • Thermal Modeling in PLECS: Core Concepts 4 min
  • PLECS Thermal Modeling Hands-On Lab
  • Install the Microchip PLECS library 3 min
  • What's Inside the Microchip PLECS Library? 2 min
  • Explore a PLECS Thermal Demo Model 3 min
  • Selecting a Microchip SiC MOSFET 3 min
  • MOSFET Parameters, Thermal Description and the Thermal Network 4 min
  • Simulate and Compare Microchip SiC Devices 4 min
  • MPLAB® SiC Power Simulator Hands-On Lab
  • Introduction to the MPLAB SiC Power Simulator 3 min
  • Selecting Devices and Setting Up the Simulation 3 min
  • Running the Simulation and Comparing Devices 3 min
  • Complete Recording
  • Accelerating Development of High-Voltage Power Converters with Simulation-Driven Design (33 min)
  • Feedback and Discussion
  • Get in contact with the presentation team
  • We need your feedback