Carrier-based implementation of SVPWM for dual two-level VSI and dual matrix converter with zero common-mode voltage

Pulse width modulation (PWM) converters generate switching common-mode voltages (CMVs) across the load terminals. These voltages cause common-mode currents, leading to bearing failure in motor loads and electromagnetic interference problems. This paper presents a generalized carrier-based PWM technique for open-end winding motor drives that completely eliminates switching CMV. The proposed method is applicable to both dual two-level voltage source inverter and dual matrix converter-based open-end winding drives. Detailed analysis shows that the carrier-based method requires significantly less computation compared to the corresponding space vector implementation. This paper also outlines the relationship between the two implementations. The carrier-based method is shown to achieve superior performance in terms of resource requirements and execution time when implemented on a field-programmable gate array-based real-time control platform. Simulation and experimental results have been presented to validate the proposed method.