Converter Type

CHB

Topology in [14]

Topology in [14]

Proposed topology

Symmetric

Binary

Ternary

No. of Levels

2n + 1

2(n+1) − 1

3n

2(n+3) − 5

3´2(n+1) − 7

2n + 1

Switches

4n

4n

4n

5n + 6

6n

2(n − 1) + 4

Gate Drivers

4n

4n

4n

5n + 6

6n

2(n − 1) + 4

Diodes

4n

4n

4n

5n + 6

6n

2(n − 1) + 4

DC Supplies

n

n

n

3n + 1

2n

n

Control Signals

4n

4n

4n

5n + 6

6n

2(n − 1) + 4

Max. output voltage

n

2(n+2) − 3

3 × 2n − 4