DIODE-FREE T-TYPE FIVE-LEVEL NEUTRALPOINT-CLAMPED INVERTER FOR LOWVOLTAGE DC SYSTEM

ABSTRACT
In this paper, the conventional I- and T-type five level neutralpoint-clamped (3L-NPC) inverter for low-voltage DC systems is
investigated. The T-type inverter improves I-types insulated-gate
bipolar transistor (IGBT) + IGBT current paths. However, the IGBT +
diode paths are the same. The IGBT +diode current paths dominate
the conduction losses and even the whole semiconductor losses, This
result in the total harmonic distortion. To overcome these losses, the
I-type inverter is replaced by a novel T-type inverter and is

an

alternative to be applied in the low-voltage DC systems. In the

proposed 5L-NPC, six CoolMosfets replace the IGBT + diode middle
bidirectional switch. In the proposed topology, there is no diode
involved in the current path supposing the unity power factor. In this
way, the conduction loss is expected to be reduced compared with
that from the conventional T-type 3L-NPC, particularly in the low and
medium power ranges.

Index TermsI- and T-types, loss, reduce, three levels

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