This International Standard defines terms for the subject of self-commutated voltage-sourced converters used for transmission of power by high voltage direct current (HVDC).
The standard is written mainly for the case of application of insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) in voltage sourced converters (VSC) but may also be used for guidance in the event that other types of
semiconductor devices which can both be turned on and turned off by control action are used.
Line-commutated and current-sourced converters for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power
transmission systems are specifically excluded from this standard.Cross References:IEC 60633IEC 60617EN 60633EN 62751-1IEC 62501EN 60146-1-1EN 62751-2IEC 60633EN 60146-2IEC 62751-2IEC 60146-1-1EN 62501EN 60747IEC 60146-2IEC 62751-1IEC 60747Incorporates the following:Amendment, May 2019; Corrigendum, March 2015