Computer analysis of the current-regulated delta modulator with hexagonal quantizer

This paper reports extensive simulation research into the use of the hexagonal quantizer in current-regulated delta modulators (CRDMs) for AC motor drive applications. It is demonstrated that the hexagonal quantizer with an appropriately selected threshold significantly lowers the current harmonic distortion and dramatically reduces the switching frequency of inverter devices, as compared to the conventional CRDM. Basic information is given on how the simulations were organized and sequenced to ensure fast steady-state convergence, as well as minimize the required data transfers.