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This paper presents a new space vector modulation (SVM) strategy for matrix converters to reduce the common-mode voltage (CMV). The reduction is achieved by using the switch states that connect each input phase to a different output phase, or the switch state that connects all the output phases to the input phase with minimum absolute voltage. These two types of states always produce lower peak CMV than the others, especially the former ones that result in zero CMV at the output side of matrix converters. In comparison with the existing SVM methods, this strategy has a very similar software overhead and calculation time. Simulation and experiment results are shown to validate the effectiveness of the proposed modulation method in reducing not only the peak value but also the root-mean-square value of the CMV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper discussed an active-bridge-active-clamp (ABAC) topology that is suitable for highpower more-electric-aircraft applications. Though conventional modulation techniques can be applied to ABAC converters, they present drawbacks, such as increased low-voltage (LV) current ripple and limited power transfer capability. To address these problems, a phase-shift-modulation (PSM) scheme is proposed to provide clean dc terminal current at the LV side while maintaining high power transfer capability and efficiency in a wide operating range. The proposed PSM has a complete switching harmonics cancellation on the LV terminals independent of the operating conditions. This results in high quality power without any ac components, thus minimizing passive filtering. In addition, when terminal voltages vary from their nominal values, the proposed PSM can improve the maximum power transfer capability of the ABAC converter compared to the conventional approach. The theoretical claims are validated by both simulation and experimental results on a 10-kW 270-V/28-V ABAC converter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]