Digital Carrier Modulation and Sampling Issues of

Although the modulation of ac-ac matrix converters using space vector theory has long been established, their carrier- based modulation principles have only recently attracted some at- tention. Reasons commonly stated for evaluating the carrier-based alternative include simpler converter control because of its inher- ent autosequencing process, and easier implementation using fast on-chip timers embedded in most modern digital signal proces- sors. Motivated by these likely merits, which have previously been proven for dc-ac inverters, an investigation is now pursued here to develop appropriate digital carrier modulation schemes for con- trolling conventional (direct) and indirect matrix converters with minimized semiconductor commutation count and smooth sextant transitions with no erroneous states produced. For guaranteeing the latter two features, correct digital sampling instants and state sequence reversal must be chosen appropriately, as demonstrated in the paper for the two different topological options, which, to date, have not yet been discussed in the existing literature. To validate the concepts discussed, experimental testing on the implemented conventional and indirect matrix laboratory prototypes was per- formed with their respective results captured and presented in the paper for visual confirmation.