Self-tuning dead-time compensation method for voltage-source inverters

Abstract

A new method of dead-time compensation is proposed, capable of self-tuning to the inverter and load properties. The tuning, performed real-time, relies on parameter selection of a generic compensation characteristic. During the parameter search, the quality of compensation is being continuously assessed against the harmonic distortion of output currents. The method enjoys very effective compensation of both harmonic and linear distortion caused by dead time and other parasitic agents.