Reduced Switch Count in Space Vector PWM for Three-Level NPC Inverter

The aim of this paper is to present the real-time implementation and measurements of a reduced switch count in space vector pulse width modulation for three-level neutral point clamped inverters (3L-NPC). We implement space vector pulse width modulation, which uses a prediction algorithm to reduce the number of switches in power transistors (switch count) by up to about 13%. The algorithm applies additional redundant voltage vectors. The method is compute-intensive and was implemented on a dual-core TMS320F28379D digital signal controller. The latest measurements of steady and dynamic states of electric drive, powered by a 3L-NPC inverter using this method, confirmed the possibility of using this method in practical implementation. The implementation and results of the measurements are presented in this paper.

The use of Delfino digital signal controller in power inverter

This article analyzes the implementation of control algorithm for a single-phase power inverter using digital signal controller (DSC). For this purpose, a floating-point digital signal controller with a trigonometric math unit was used. The controller’s task was to control the H-bridge through a dedicated driver for power MOSFET transistors. For this task, transistors made in NexFET technology with low channel resistance were used. The H-bridge is the main power device of a single-phase, two-level power inverter powered by a 12V battery. As a modulation method, regular modulation with carrier signal using a triangular signal was used. The main aim was to show the digital signal controller’s performance in real-time control of power inverters and to present the maximum sampling frequency of the inverter that can be obtained for the example having been analyzed.

Development of a Low Cost Power Meter Based on A Digital Signal Controller

The monitoring of power quality is a central topic for both household electrical and industrial equipment. Typically, the lacks of quality in a power system (both a public mains and an industrial power supply network) involve interruptions and deviations of the actual supply signals from the nominal characteristics, with potential annoying effects in electrical power systems and problems in industrial and communication apparatus. In this paper, the design and implementation of a measuring system based on a high-performance microcontroller that carries out the power quality analysis of the mains is presented. The system measures the fundamental parameters related to the system under monitoring, that can be a single or a three phase network. The proposed measurement instrument is mainly based on the Microchip PIC32MZ2048ECH100 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) and the Texas Instruments ADS8558 A/D converters (ADCs). Starting from voltage and current sampled values, simultaneously acquired by the converters, the DSC calculates the following parameters: frequency; RMS voltage; RMS current; phase shift; active power; reactive power; apparent power; THD. The measured parameters are also externally transmitted via a serial link. In the paper a prototype of the proposed instrument is described. It is linked to a PC and results shown on a LabVIEW based user interface, reporting also results from lab tests during the metrological characterization phase. Its main features (cost effectiveness, reduced dimensions and low power consumption) make it suitable for installation into existing electric cabinet of civil and commercial users. The continuous and real-time monitoring capability, managed both locally or remotely, is one of the most interesting features.