A hybrid modulation strategy for voltage fed converters with multiple parallel legs

Abstract

This paper presents a hybrid modulation strategy for voltage fed converters with multiple parallel magnetically coupled legs. The proposed hybrid modulation strategy combines the benefits of space vector, such as switching sequences flexibility and the simplicity of the modulation based on the geometric approach. As a result, it is possible to obtain multilevel equivalent voltages, as well as the equal sharing among the converter leg currents. In addition, the virtual vector concept is used which leads to the determination of the voltage limits required to impose the equal sharing among the leg currents and to avoid the saturation of the coupled inductor. Finally, simulation and experimental results show the good performance and flexibility of the proposed hybrid modulation technique.