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The multilevel inverter structure permits to generate smoother output waveform by producing different voltage levels while operating at lower switching frequency which leads to lower power losses in the power inverter and reduce the output filter size. Various applications for such topologies can be mentioned, e.g.: mining applications, adjustable speed drives, renewable energy conversion, utility interface devices, reactive power compensators etc. Moreover, multilevel rectifiers could be also used in high power applications such as newly emerged high power and super-fast chargers for EVs. The major weakness of conventional converters is limited power rating, high harmonic pollution and high switching frequency which prevents their usage when it comes to high power applications. Besides, in high power applications, the lower switching frequency is more desired to decrease the switching losses. Lower harmonic contents of voltage and current waveforms are also mandatory to reduce the size of output filters.
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Vahedi, H., Trabelsi, M. (2019). Multilevel vs Two-Level Inverters. In: Single-DC-Source Multilevel Inverters. SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15253-6_1
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