New cascaded multilevel converters based on switched-diode six-level configuration
New cascaded multilevel converters based on switched-diode six-level configuration
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10.1109/spec.2017.8333664
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2017-12
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M. Hosseinzadeh;M. Sarbanzadeh;E. Sarbanzadeh;M. Rivera;E. Babaei;J. Riveros
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M. Hosseinzadeh;M. Sarbanzadeh;E. Sarbanzadeh;M. Rivera;E. Babaei;J. Riveros
Multilevel converters have been considered due to several advantages such as high power quality, low switching losses, high efficiency, among others. This paper proposes two new cascaded power converter topologies which are based on five-level sub-module architecture. Both structures are analyzed in symmetrical and asymmetrical operation modes, showing advantages in terms of number of voltage levels, number of semiconductor and driver devices, reducing the area and weight of the converter. The performance of the proposed configurations is verified by considering PSCAD/EMTDC simulation environment.