In this paper, a three-dimensional Space Vector Modulation (3D SVM) is implemented for minimization of Common-Mode Voltage (CMV) of five-level Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) inverter. The 3D SVM control includes all merits of 2D SVM and provides better control compared to other PWM strategies. The switching state vectors are selected based on the nearest vector Switching State Vector (NSV); it selects the switching vectors which are having the minimum CMV level. It leads to minimization of the bearing voltage and protection of the drive from the damage; also this system reduces the total harmonic distortion. The switching time is calculated by reference vector identification with large and small subcubes tracking and prisms tracking in 3D cubic region. The CMV level with 3D SVM scheme is compared with other PWM methods. The simulation and hardware results are verified using Matlab Simulink and FPGA processor.
