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Neutral-Point Oscillation Control Based on a New Audio Space Vector Modulation (A-SVM) for DCI-NPC Power Amplifiers

Authors: Romeral, Luis; Ruiz, German; Sala, Vicent

AES Convention 129 · Paper 8227 · November 2010

Abstract

In this work, the oscillation or flotation in the DC-BUS neutral point in the DCI-NPC (Diode Clamped Inverter – Neutral Point Clamped) amplifiers is presented as one of the most important distortion sources. This perturbation is characterized and studied, as well as its causes and distorting effects. It is also presented two techniques of vector modulation for audio. The intelligent use of these techniques in the process of vector modulation allows to redistribute the charge of the two capacitors in the DC-BUS, allowing the control of the voltage in the neutral point of the DC-BUS, and therefore, the cancellation of the flotation and its distorting effects. Experimental and simulation results which verify these strategies are presented.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 129
AES Convention
129
Paper number
8227
Publication date
November 6, 2010
Session subject
Audio Equipment and Measurement
Affiliation
UPC-Universitat Politecnica de Catelunya, Terrassa, Spain (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper