Application of a generalized current multilevel cell tocurrent-source inverters
Antunes, F.L.M.; Braga, H.A.C.; Barbi, I.
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
Volume 46, Issue 1, Feb 1999 Page(s):31 - 38
Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/41.744373
Summary:In this paper, a new cell which lends itself as a generic current
multilevel one is applied to current-source inverters with output
current harmonics minimization and without the use of high-frequency
modulation. In this cell, inductors acting as current sources ensure
equal current division among switches. DC current balance in the
inductors is achieved, also, without closed-loop control. It is also
shown that, while, for the five-level structure it is easy to find a
proper control strategy, for higher levels, it is necessary to use
numerical simulation programs to find out a proper switching strategy.
Simulation and experimental results are included to show the performance
of the new cell for high-power applications
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