A Basic DSP Processor-Based Sector-Independent Space Vector Modulation
A Basic DSP Processor-Based Sector-Independent Space Vector Modulation
Keywords: PWM Volts/Hz concept, Space vector, DSP processor, and Closed loop control
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I. Introduction
The wide acceptance of PWM inverter-fed adjustable speed AC motor drives results from their superior
performance combined with higher operational efficiency when compared to standard motor drives. The PWM
inverter controls the supply voltage and current to motors by adjusting frequency together with magnitude for
sustained flux operation. Two types of pulse-width modulation exist namely space vector PWM and trapezoidal PWM
along with sinusoidal PWM and hysteresis PWM. The various motors including the switched reluctance, BLDC and
AC induction receive their PWM-based controls through these methods. The popularity of Space Vector PWM
technology continues to rise because it delivers higher fundamental output and produces fewer output harmonics.
Current developments in high-speed DSP technology enable researchers to execute complex control
algorithms. The development utilizes the Texas Instruments TMS320LF2407A DSP controller which includes
practical accessories to fulfill work requirements. There are two separate methods which generate SVPWM
waveforms [2]. This software-based method depends exclusively on the standard comparison features of the digital
processor. The comparison registers receive data that was calculated as switching time intervals during this phase.
The PWM channels require dual toggling states to form six distinct switching conditions inside one PWM cycle. The
PWM pulses are created through the hardware module of the DSP LF2407A in hardware-implemented topologies.
During speed variations the automatic output voltage regulation happens because the software maintains
constant Volts/Hz ratios through its fixed T1 and T2 values. The closed loop control technique can be visually
represented through Figure 3.
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load. The output voltage waveform appears in Figure 7 after a low pass filter (cutoff at 50 Hz) performs filtering
operations. The depicted phase current waveform (scaled down) appears in Figure 8 under all operating conditions.
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IV. Conclusion
The research introduces an unburdened approach for space vector modulation implementation in basic motor
control functions. The approach functions effectively with either closed-loop and open-loop systems. The DSP
processor's quick computing power enables automated step angle adjustments that improve drive performance across
different operating situations. The extension of fin remains possible when Space Vector Modulation appears in
alternative application systems.
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