Open AccessMatrix converters for electric power conversion: Review of topologies and basic control techniques
Author(s) -
Alammari Rashid,
Aleem Zeeshan,
Iqbal Atif,
Winberg Simon
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international transactions on electrical energy systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 42
ISSN - 2050-7038
DOI - 10.1002/2050-7038.12063
Subject(s) - network topology , converters , topology (electrical circuits) , electronic engineering , power (physics) , computer science , three phase , matrix (chemical analysis) , engineering , electrical impedance , power factor , electrical engineering , materials science , voltage , physics , quantum mechanics , composite material , operating system
Summary A matrix converter (MC) is a topology for ac‐ac power conversion that has been widely investigated and compared with conventional ac‐dc‐ac topologies because of its attractive features. The MC is formed of controlled active devices and does not include any sizeable passive components. The converter can be used to directly control single/three/multiphase loads. MCs are highly effective in controlling the power factor and providing sinusoidal input and output currents. This paper provides a comprehensive state of the art review of the MC and discusses the main topology variations including single‐phase conventional and isolated MCs, three‐phase direct and indirect MCs, impedance source (Z‐source) MCs, multiphase MCs, and multilevel MCs (MMCs). The aim of this research article is to provide a one‐stop information on single/three/multiphase matrix, Z‐source matrix, and multilevel MCs for potential readers, researchers, and practicing engineers.