Low Cost Practical

Implementation of a
Three-Phase Matrix Converter
Diego Armando de Jesús Gutiérrez Torres
Dr. José M. Lozano García
M.I. L. Ramón Merchán Villalba
Dr. Alejandro Pizano Martínez
Dr. Jesús Martínez Patiño

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 Energy Conversion

Input Energy Power Output Energy

Parameters 1 Parameters 2
Converter

Losses
• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Phase angle
• Number of phases 2
terminals Matrix Converter
Input

Output
terminals

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Modulation Strategy

Optimum Alesina and Venturini

𝛼𝑖 = 𝛽𝑖 ℎ, 𝑘 = 1, 2, 3 𝑞 ≤ 0.8666
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 Bidirectional switch

Common Emitter Common Collector Embedded Diode

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 4-Step Current Conmutation Technique

1 2 3 4
a→b
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General Scheme of the Matrix Converter Implemented

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Measuring System

Sign current detection

Input voltage measurement

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Experimental Measuring System implemented

Sign current detection

Input voltage measurement

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Matrix Converter Power Stage

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Control System

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 Control System Implementation
Proposed implementation of
matrix converter
DSP

Typical implementation of
matrix converter
DSP + FPGA

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Experimental Results

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Experimental Results

25 Hz

50 Hz

100 Hz 14
Experimental Results (Harmonic Distortion)

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Costs Reduction

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 Conclusions

• 18 PWM Outputs
• 4 Step Conmutation
• Modulation Strategy
• Cost Reduction (335 €)
• Low Harmonic Distortion
• Reduction EMI
• Easy Replacement (damage components)

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Thank you for your attention!

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