Control Strategy for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters at High Output Frequencies

This paper presents a new control strategy for Modular Multilevel Matrix converters where the output frequency is higher then the input frequency. In operating points when ω${}_{out}$ $\ge$ ω${}_{in}$ the energy pulsation in the converter cells are dominated by the second harmonic of the input frequency. These energy pulsations can be identified and compensated by inducing additional currents. The results are verified by simulation for a laboratory scaled prototype of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter.