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Matrix Converter: AC-AC Conversion Benefits

Matrix converters utilize bidirectional switches in a matrix configuration to directly convert input AC to output AC. This simple configuration reduces the size and losses compared to conventional systems. Matrix converters can be controlled using carrier based PWM, space vector PWM, or selective harmonics elimination PWM methods, with SVPWM preferred. Applications include motor drives, grid interfaces for renewable energy, and variable speed power supplies. The advantages are direct AC-AC conversion without a DC link, reduced size and losses, and independent control of output voltage, frequency and power factor. Limitations include a maximum output voltage of 86.6% of the input and potential for higher losses with more switches.

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Matrix Converter: AC-AC Conversion Benefits

Matrix converters utilize bidirectional switches in a matrix configuration to directly convert input AC to output AC. This simple configuration reduces the size and losses compared to conventional systems. Matrix converters can be controlled using carrier based PWM, space vector PWM, or selective harmonics elimination PWM methods, with SVPWM preferred. Applications include motor drives, grid interfaces for renewable energy, and variable speed power supplies. The advantages are direct AC-AC conversion without a DC link, reduced size and losses, and independent control of output voltage, frequency and power factor. Limitations include a maximum output voltage of 86.6% of the input and potential for higher losses with more switches.

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Matrix converter:

Matrix converter utilize the semiconductor switches in matrix

configuration and convert input AC to desired AC directly. Bidirectional


switches are used as semiconductor switches.
As in matrix converter, we need only main unit and a filter reactor.
Thus the configuration become simple and size of the panel can be
reduce ½ or more. And a low losses system can be achieved, at least
1/3 lower losses than the conventional system.

By using the RB-IGBT the on-sate losses of a series diodes can be


eliminated and although the switches losses remain the same but on-
state losses can be reduced by approximately by 30%.
There are three PWM schemes for matrix converter control:

 carrier based PWM


 space vector PWM
 selective harmonics elimination PWM methods
In case of matrix converter which has fixed number of switches Space
Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) is preferred.
The matrix converter is a nonlinear controller because it uses nonlinear
components.

 The poor power quality can degrade or damage the matrix


converter. The fuzzy logic controller is used to correct and regulate
the unbalance voltage in three phase system matrix converter.

Comparison between the Matrix Converter and other


Topologies:

Applications:
Major applications are listed below:
 m phase to n phase conversion
 All silicon motor drives with capability of
regeneration
(ability to regenerate energy back to the utility)
 Grid interface for non-conventional energy
sources
 Variable voltage, variable frequency power
supplies

More developments shall be undertaken in the following


applications.
 Frequency changing static power supply application
like aircraft ground power supply
 Development of Matrix Converter as an AC drive
considering industrial requirements
 Using Matrix Converter as grid interface for non-
conventional AC sources.
 Application of Matrix converters in EVs and hybrid
EVs.
 Matrix converter for applications like Loop Power Flow
Controller in power systems. Loop power flow controllers
are relevant to power system with large scale distributed
generation.

The advantages of matrix converters are listed below:


1) Provides direct ac-ac conversion thus eliminating the need for
reactive energy storage elements.
2) The DC link components are bulky and their elimination can
drastically reduce the size/footprint of the Matrix Converter system.
3) Elimination of the DC link provides the opportunity for integration of
all switch cells of the Matrix Converter within one semiconductor
building block (module). The semiconductor building block can be
fabricated as a power integrated circuit (power IC) with significant
potential for cost reduction. Furthermore, the IC can also incorporate
gating/protection circuits and consequently further add to the
reliability, facilitate interface to the control platform, provide
modularity and more importantly reduce size and weight.
4) The Matrix Converter provides an inherent four quadrant operation.
5) It provides independent control of the output voltage magnitude,
frequency and phase angle and operation at lagging, unity or leading
power factor

Limitations:
 One limitation of the matrix converter is that the maximum output
voltage available is limited to 86.6 % of the input voltage in the
linear modulation range.
 Higher number of unidirectional switches can result
in a higher switching loss and a lower overall
efficiency.
 Inherently, the lack of a DC link in the Matrix
Converter indicates that there is a stronger coupling
between the two ac sides of the Matrix Converter.
Therefore, more elaborate control strategy may be
required to minimize mutual interactions between the
ac sides.

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