Friday, 27 February 2026

 

Page 57 – Ultra Hard Mixed Test (Multilevel + PWM)

Subject: Power Electronics
Level: GATE / PSU Ultra Advanced


🔹 Q1.

A CHB inverter has 4 H-bridges per phase. Find number of output levels.

Levels = 2n + 1 = 2(4) + 1 = 9

Answer: 9 Levels

🔹 Q2.

For a 5-level NPC inverter, find number of clamping diodes per phase.

Diodes = (m−1)(m−2) = (5−1)(5−2) = 4×3 = 12

Answer: 12 diodes

🔹 Q3.

For a 7-level FC inverter, find number of flying capacitors per phase.

Capacitors = (m−1)(m−2)/2 = (7−1)(7−2)/2 = (6×5)/2 = 15

Answer: 15 capacitors

🔹 Q4.

A 3-level NPC inverter operates with Vdc = 900 V. Find switch voltage stress.

Stress = Vdc/(m−1) = 900/(3−1) = 450 V

Answer: 450 V

🔹 Q5.

In Phase-Shifted PWM for 7-level CHB, find carrier phase shift.

Number of carriers = m−1 = 6 Phase shift = 360°/6 = 60°

Answer: 60°

🔹 Q6.

Increasing number of levels mainly reduces: A) Switching loss B) Voltage rating C) THD D) DC source

Answer: C


🔹 Q7.

Which inverter requires multiple isolated DC sources? A) NPC B) CHB C) FC D) 2-Level

Answer: B (CHB)


🔹 Q8.

Which PWM technique is best for CHB inverter? A) Level-shifted B) Phase-shifted C) Sinusoidal only D) Random PWM

Answer: B


🔹 Q9.

For 9-level NPC inverter, find switch stress if Vdc = 1200 V.

Stress = 1200/(9−1) = 1200/8 = 150 V

Answer: 150 V

🔹 Q10.

More flying capacitors lead to: A) Easier balancing B) Complex control C) Lower switching frequency D) Lower voltage stress

Answer: B


 Ultra Memory Capsule

✔ CHB → Multiple DC sources ✔ NPC → Many diodes ✔ FC → Many capacitors ✔ Stress = Vdc/(m−1) ✔ Levels = 2n + 1 ✔ PS-PWM shift = 360°/(m−1)


Ultra Advanced Mixed Test – Shaktimatha Learning

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