For a single-pulse PWM waveform, the negative-half-cycle pulse is symmetrically located about 3π/2, just as the positive-half-cycle pulse is symmetric about π/2. This half-wave symmetry helps define the Fourier components.
Formula / Key Relation
Positive-half center = π/2
Negative-half center = 3π/2
Detailed Explanation
Concept & Reasoning
A full electrical cycle spans 0 to 2π. The center of the positive half-cycle is π/2 and the center of the negative half-cycle is 3π/2. A single pulse of controlled width is placed symmetrically about these centers, with opposite polarity in the negative half-cycle.
How to Solve It in the Exam
Centers of half cycles: π/2 and 3π/2.
Important Exam Point
Sketch one 0–2π cycle before answering PWM symmetry questions.
Related Revision Path
This question sits in the revision path Power Electronics → Inverters → Pulse Width Modulation .
Quick Trick
Centers of half cycles: π/2 and 3π/2.
Common Mistake
Choosing π/2 for the negative half-cycle center.
Exam Tip
Sketch one 0–2π cycle before answering PWM symmetry questions.
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