Influence of High-Frequency Operation on the Efficiency of a PMSM Drive with SiC-MOSFET Inverter

Abstract

This paper investigates the effects of high-frequency switching and a high fundamental frequency on the parameters and efficiency of a high-speed permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) drive. We discuss the design and modeling of the PMSM, taking into account these high-frequency effects. The impact of high frequencies is analyzed across three different inverters (IGBT, Fast IGBT, and SiC-MOSFET) and the motor, and we employ theoretical analysis, computer simulations, and experimental tests for validation. Our goal is to enhance our understanding of how these high-frequency factors affect the performance of the motor drive.