A Spread-Spectrum Modulation Scheme for a 3 × 6 Indirect Matrix Converter Based on a Current Ripple Model

Focused on addressing harmonic suppression in multiphase indirect matrix converters (IMCs), this study explores spread-spectrum modulation technology through ripple analysis calculations. We introduce a current ripple spread-spectrum modulation (CR-SSM) method tailored for multiphase IMC systems. In this approach, a 3 × 6-phase IMC is modeled as a two-port network, and a small-signal model of the output side is established. The transfer function is utilized to analyze the two-port network in the complex frequency domain (s-plane). The time-domain expression of the output current ripple is derived in vector form. Subsequently, the distribution of the output ripple and locus are determined based on specified constraints. The carrier frequency is dynamically adjusted online according to the specified ripple locus. Compared to classical periodic PWM methods, this approach offers a broader range of frequency variations and achieves a more uniform output spectrum. Furthermore, CR-SSM optimizes system efficiency and enhances spread-spectrum modulation. Experimental results demonstrate that this method effectively enhances the quality of input and output waveforms in multiphase IMC systems.