A New Three-Phase AC/AC Modular Multilevel Converter With Six Branches in Hexagonal Configuration

A new AC/AC modular multilevel topology for connecting two three-phase systems is introduced. The operating principle is explained and characteristic waveforms are given. It is shown that the converter system offers superior performance for applications like low-frequency wind turbines. The analytic results are verified by a laboratory setup.

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