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Table 3 Comparison of merits and demerits of modulation techniques

From: A comprehensive survey on reduced switch count multilevel inverter topologies and modulation techniques

Modulation scheme

Merits

Demerits

Selective harmonic elimination (SHE)

Lower-order harmonics can able to eliminate

Harmonics are low

Filter size is reduced

Suitable for high-power application

Efficiency is high

Minimum losses during switching operation

Steady-state response is better

Slower dynamic response

Voltage balancing is ineffective

Passive filters requirement is more

State vector control (SVC)

Effectively works at low switching frequencies

Easy technique

High efficiency with low harmonics

Switching states are less

Lesser dv/dt stress

Dynamic response is good

Huge passive filters not required

Lower harmonics are not eliminated

Complex structure

Phase-shifted PWM (PS-PWM)

Structure is simple and modular

Switching pattern rotation is not necessary

Harmonic content is high

Voltage balancing is weak

Dynamic response is poor

Phase disposition PWM (PD-PWM)

Voltage profile is best

Optimal switching angle is achieved

Power distribution is uneven

Dynamic response is poor