Multilevel PWM waveforms can be decomposed into several multilevel PWM components. Phase-shifted carrier (PSC) is an efficient decomposition technique. In this paper, we have first demonstrated the equality of PSC and alternative phase opposition disposition techniques. Second, we have modified PSC to accommodate other disposition techniques. Third, we have investigated the effects of using...

This paper presents a review of conventional and novel carrier-based PWM methods that are used for control of multilevel inverters. Among the discussed methods are Phase disposition (PD) PWM, Opposite Phase disposition (POD) PWM, Alternative Phase disposition (APOD) PWM, Phase Shifted PWM and Asymmetrical PWM. The paper shows the simulation results and comparison of these methods. Key-Words: Re...

The self-aligned hybrid carrier-based pulse-width modulation (PWM) for modular multilevel converters (MMC) based on decentralized control is proposed in this paper. It parallel cells a submodule (SM) using PWM, which combines the concept of level-shifted PWM (LSC-PWM) and phase-shifted (PSC-PWM) methods. By implementing system digitally, carriers align themselves. Each SM interacts with other S...

Multilevel inverters are considered as an alternative in the field of high power and medium voltage applications. They can synthesize the desired voltage from several levels of DC voltages. As the number of levels increases the output waveform can be approximated to a sine wave there by reducing the Total Harmonic Distortion. This paper presents the analysis and comparison of conventional three...

The modular multilevel converter is improved topology for high-voltage, high-power applications since the cascaded sub modules can generate high-voltage waveforms with excellent harmonic performance at low switching frequencies. Many publications have been presented on the modulation and control of this converter type, some of which are based on phase-shifted carrier modulation. This paper pres...