Comparative analysis of pulse width modulation schemes for five phase voltage source inverter

Space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) is an optimum pulse width modulation technique for an inverter used in a variable frequency drive applications. It is computationally rigorous and hence limits the inverter switching frequency. This paper discusses a time equivalent SVPWM and neural Network based SVPWM technique for a five-phase voltage source inverter in under modulation region. A neural network has the advantage of very fast implementation of an SVPWM algorithm that can increase the inverter switching frequency. The scheme has been simulated and comparative study is given with the existing PWM schemes. The simulation results are given to validate the concept of proposed schemes.