IntermediateMATLAB R2026a

BLDC six-step drive with SiC inverter

A brushless DC motor driven by Hall-sensor six-step commutation through a silicon-carbide inverter.

Aim

Build a BLDC traction drive with Hall-sensor commutation, a SiC MOSFET inverter, DC-link precharge and a battery with state of charge.

An interactive illustration of the idea behind this experiment.

Rotating magnetic field and torque

Animation speed30 rpm (slowed)

Torque now (relative)

100 %

Torque ripple (ideal)

13 %

Simplified illustration for learning. Run the MATLAB model for exact, physics-based results.

Unzip the package we send you.
Go to matlab.mathworks.com and sign in (campus licence or MathWorks trial).
In MATLAB Drive, click Upload and choose the unzipped folder.
In MATLAB Online, open the folder and double-click the model (.slx) or run the start script named in README.
Press Run. Results appear in the scopes, dashboard or figures.

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