A Z-source Inverter (ZSI) is a DC-to-AC converter that can perform both buck and boost functions as a single stage. A unique attempt of ZSI is the shoot through state, by which two switches of the ...

There are several reasons to use a three-phase inverter to run a single-phase induction motor, including isolation from variable power grids, reduction of peak currents and elimination of the starting ...

For home appliances that require electric motors—ubiquitous products such as clothes washers, refrigerators, air conditioners and dishwashers—using an inverter circuit to drive either a brushless DC ...

Three-phase four-switch inverters represent a cost‐effective and efficient alternative to conventional inverter topologies, offering reduced component counts while maintaining robust performance.

Adjustable-frequency drives have been billed as an energy efficient way to drive three-phase ac induction motors. Nevertheless, designers should understand that motors fed by inverter power experience ...

Three-level rectifiers and inverters constitute a critical component in modern power conversion systems, offering improved voltage quality, reduced harmonic distortion and increased power efficiency ...

Every day engineers design products that employ single-phase induction motors. Speed control of single-phase induction motors is desirable in most motor control applications since it not only provides ...

Inverters used to control a motor’s speed or torque — also known as variable frequency drives (VFDs) or adjustable speed drives — can induce unwanted motor shaft voltages that cause premature motor ...