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arXiv · 2607.29416

Hybrid Virtual Space Vector Modulation With Extended Power Factor Range for Coupled Eight-Switch Three-Phase Three-Level Inverter

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With the development of photovoltaic (PV) and motor drive, the coupled eight-switch three-phase three-level inverter (TP-TLI) is receiving more attentions. However, the previous modulation strategies for coupled eight-switch TP-TLI are suitable for high power factor (PF), which cannot satisfy the requirement for PV and motor drive. Aiming at this, this paper proposes a hybrid virtual space vector modulation (HVSVM) for the coupled eight switch TP-TLI with extended PF range. The mechanism of PF limitation is analyzed in deep. Two virtual vectors are constructed in each sector, and three basic VSVMs with different PF range are proposed according to the number of virtual small vectors used. Combined with three VSVMs, the HVSVM is proposed by detecting the three-phase current polarities. The PF angle range of the HVSVM is extended from about [-30°, 30°] to [-90°, 90°]. Besides, an active neutral-point voltage control (NPVC) is also presented by using two coefficients to adjust the dwell times of the two pairs of redundant small vectors. This approach considers the NP current and the derivation of NPV, and thereby it is accurate to control the NPV. The correctness and feasibility of the proposed HVSVM and active NPVC are verified by experiments through a 3 kVA prototype.

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Xiaojun Deng, Hongliang Wang, Tianfu Sun, Yang Jiang, Yibo Si, Wenbo Tang, Mingrui Yang, Xiumei Yue. 2026-07-31. Hybrid Virtual Space Vector Modulation With Extended Power Factor Range for Coupled Eight-Switch Three-Phase Three-Level Inverter. https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.29416

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