Design, Simulation, and Analysis of Compact 3x1 Matrix Module Prototype in 3x3 Matrix Converter Application

In this paper, a compact matrix converter module is presented. The main goal of this module is to implement all the required circuitry to one compact module and ensure the easy expandability of the modules to construct matrix converters in various configurations. The types of the bidirectional switches are analyzed together with the advantages and disadvantages of different types. The physical sample of the matrix 3x1 module is presented and used power transistors are modeled to the MATLAB/Simulink environment. Finally, simulation of power losses is conducted and the efficiency together with the overall behavior of the modules is analyzed as well as the design of the input filter.