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CPES Invited Talks at NRL and ARL Workshops

In early January, CPES Director, Dr. Fred C. Lee, gave two invited talks at separate workshops organized by U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL).

The invited presentation, "Power Electronics: An Enabling Technology - Industry Motivation/Impact," was given on January 7, 2009 at the NRL Workshop on "Energy Efficiency Through Wide Bandgap Power Electronics" in Washington, D.C.

The 2nd invited talk, "Micro-Scale Power Converters," was given on January 8, 2009 at the ARL "Advisory on Electron Devices (AGED) and Study Topic Area (STAR) Review Workshop on Integrated Micro-Power Sources" in Arlington, Virginia.

CPES Associate and Principal members are welcome to access these presentations via individual user accounts. (scroll down to Workshops and Symposia)
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Mark your calendar!

2009 CPES ANNUAL CONFERENCE: April 5-7, 2009, Blacksburg, VA

2009 CPES SHORT COURSES:

Design of DC/DC Converters and Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs)
June 1-3, 2009, Blacksburg, VA

EMI Reduction for Power Electronics Systems
June 4-5, 2009, Blacksburg, VA

Modeling & Control Design of DC/DC Converters
August 3-7, 2009, Blacksburg, VA

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Notice to industry partners: NEW mechanism for password access

CPES has implemented a new system that allows users in industry partner companies to set up individual user account and password, based on company email address. To set up new account:

  • Point Cursor to: Members Only
  • Click: Login To My Account
  • Click: Set Up For Access


    • Once the account is set up, new user will receive an email with a temporary password. Users may change or reset password at any time.

    In case of problems with account setup, please contact Teresa Shaw.

    Welcome to the Center for Power Electronics Systems

    Established in August 1998, the Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES) is one of the nation's relatively few National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers. Its vision is to provide the nation with the capabilities to become a world leader in power electronics.

    In order to realize the CPES mission, a consortium of five universities has been established. Each University possesses areas of expertise that combine to form a strong multidisciplinary approach to integrated system programs. Following are the five Universities:

    Virginia Tech
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    North Carolina A&T State University
    University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez

    Benefits of becoming an Industry Partner

    Our Industrial Partnership Program is the base from which CPES is able to bring its vision to reality. Principal Partners of the Industrial Partnership Program have royalty-free, non-commercial use of CPES-generated intellectual properties and the right to review publications for patentable materials. They also have the exclusive option to negotiate royalty-bearing licenses for commercial use. Additional benefits include an opportunity to influence CPES's programs, rapid access to all research data generated by CPES, and a direct and continuous link with CPES faculty and students. Click here for more information.

    Click here to check if your company is a CPES industry partner. For assistance with password access, please contact Teresa Shaw.
    CPES Annual Conference

    CPES Students

    Visit the students portal for the student directory, reports, course information and more! For password information, please contact Beth Tranter.