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Open Access funding provided thanks to the CRUE-CSIC agreement with Springer Nature. This paper is partially funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion (Proyecto PID2022-137593OBI00 financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, UE).

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Rapid Prototyping for Design and Test of FPGA-Based Model Predictive Controllers for Power Converters

Publicated to:JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 20 (4): 2419-2438 - 2025-05-01 20(4), DOI: 10.1007/s42835-025-02173-x

Authors: Purraji, Marziye; Zamiri, Elyas; Sanchez, Alberto; de Castro, Angel

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Univ Autonoma Madrid, HCTLab Res Grp, Calle Francisco Tomas & Valiente 11, Madrid 28049, Spain - Author

Abstract

Recent advancements in FPGA technology have made these devices a cost-effective alternative for implementing Model Predictive Controllers (MPCs). This paper addresses the fast prototyping of FPGA-based Finite Control Set (FCS)-MPCs and the essential verification process preceding hardware-level testing. The methodology leverages MATLAB HDL Coder for automated HDL code generation. This approach offers a streamlined process and eliminates the need for expertise in hand-coded HDL, making it an ideal solution for power electronics engineers. The approach is exemplified using a three-phase active neutral point clamped converter. Beyond presenting the design approach, the paper introduces a systematic multi-stage verification process essential for the rapid prototyping of FCS-MPC controllers. This verification involves step-by-step simulations followed by experimental hardware-in-the-loop tests, ensuring the reliability of each stage for the smooth transition from pure simulation to FPGA hardware implementation of the controller. The proposed methodology not only simplifies the implementation and testing of the MPC algorithm within an FPGA but also facilitates the debugging process, a crucial aspect of the design phase.

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From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-22:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 2 (PlumX).

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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (PURRAJI, MARZIYE) and Last Author (DE CASTRO MARTIN, ANGEL).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been PURRAJI, MARZIYE.