Seven-Level Diode-Clamped Multilevel Inverter

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Seven-Level Diode-Clamped Multilevel Inverter: Design and Implementation for Power Quality Improvement

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In power electronics, multilevel inverters are increasingly adopted to reduce AC harmonics and enhance power quality. The seven-level diode-clamped multilevel inverter represents one commonly used topology in this category. This inverter employs multiple DC sources and capacitors to generate stepped voltage waveforms with multiple levels, thereby achieving harmonic reduction. Implementation typically involves PWM control algorithms to manage switching states and voltage balancing across capacitor banks—key functions include level generation logic and clamping diode coordination to maintain proper voltage division.