Hardware development and implementation of single phase matrix converter as a cycloconverter and as an inverter

Abstract

In this paper, an algorithm is developed that enable a single phase matrix converter (SPMC) to perform a function of cycloconverter and of inverter i.e. act as frequency changer and also convert DC to AC. The algorithm is first implemented on Matlab simulink software. Simulation results are presented for SPMC as a cycloconverter (at different output frequency) and as an inverter (DC to AC). Simulated results are verified with experimental result. Also a laboratory model test rig of the SPMC as a cycloconverter and inverter has been developed using microcontroller to experimentally verify the result. Good result was obtained between simulation and experiments.