Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #242

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  abstract: 'This project proposes a grid-independent, variable-frequency solid-state transformer powered by a portable 18V solar panel. Unlike conventional SSTs, which are kilowatt-scale, grid-tied, and require expensive DSP/FPGA control platforms, our design uses a single STM32 microcontroller running bare-metal firmware to produce AC power at any programmable output frequency. A working breadboard prototype has been validated at 54% end-to-end efficiency, successfully powering a 120V AC toy train and demonstrating variable-speed synchronous motor control. We propose further development toward a portable, frequency-agile solar power conversion platform.'
  additional_research_mentor: 'Dr. Walid Hadi'
  annual_description: '5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025'
  co_presenters: ''
  first_name: Carlos
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  keywords: 'SST, Transformer, Power, Solid-State Transformer'
  last_name: Britt
  major: 'All electrical engineers'
  poster_pdf: '73147'
  poster_session_number: '10:00 Graduate and Undergraduate presentations'
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  presentation_modality: 'Face to Face Poster session'
  pronouns: ''
  research_mentor: 'Dr. Saeed Rajput'
  research_mentor_s_college: 'University of Southern California'
  research_mentor_s_department: 'Electrical and Computer Engineering'
  research_mentor_s_email: ' srajput@fsu.edu'
  student_bio: 'Jacob Bass is an electrical engineering student at Florida State University in his hometown of Panama City, Florida. His academic interests center on electronics, power systems, and circuit analysis. Carlos Britt is an electrical engineering student set to graduate in summer of 2026. His interests lies in microelectronics, robotics, and space exploration. Ethan Delmar is an electrical engineering student with a focus on power electronics and circuit analysis.'
  student_email: cdb23d@fsu.edu
  student_photo: '72940'
  title: 'Solar Sync Train'
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  work: Complete
  year: '2026'