Input Power Factor Compensation Strategy for Zero CMV-SVM Method in Matrix Converters

The space vector modulation (SVM) method using only rotating vectors is very effective to suppress the common-mode voltage (CMV) for matrix converters (MCs). However, the effect of the input filter on the input power factor (IPF) has not been fully investigated when using this method. This study investigated the effect of the input filter on the displacement angle and proposes an IPF compensation strategy for the zero CMV-SVM method in MCs. The proposed strategy analyzes the duty cycles of rotating vectors under the IPF-compensation condition. Through this analysis, the proposed strategy adjusts the zero vector by using a set of three counterclockwise-rotating vectors or three clockwise-rotating vectors to make all the duty cycles non-negative, ensuring that the zero CMV-SVM method can be applied to compensate the IPF for the MCs. This study also determines the condition to achieve unity IPF for the main power source and the maximum allowable IPF if the above condition is not met. Finally, experimental results are provided to validate the theoretical study.