GaN HEMT based 3L-ANPC drive System using a SynRM

This paper presents a drive system based on a Gallium Nitride (GaN) 3-Level Active Neutral Point Clamped Converter (ANPC) and a Synchronous Reluctance Machine (SynRM). First, the ANPC hardware design using GaN HEMTs and the control system, which is implemented on a Zedboard (FPGA) is presented. Subsequently simulation and experimental results of a speed controlled SynRM drive are compared.