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These low inductance machines have rekindled interest in Current Source Inverters (CSIs), which are well-suited for driving such systems due to their inherent ability to maintain a constant input current. This study evaluates different inverter topologies with an emphasis on minimizing total harmonic distortion (THD) in their current waveforms, as well as their related power density and fault tolerance. Challenges associated with implementing a CSI are addressed, and a CSI is designed and tested to use as a benchmark for various inverter topologies."]},{"key":"dc:format","label":"Dc Format","values":["application/pdf"]},{"key":"dc:title","label":"Title","values":["Design and verification of a current source inverter"]}]}],"canonical_facts":{"dc:contributor":["Haran, Kiruba S."],"dc:creator":["Stoens, Michael"],"dc:date":["2025-05-09","2025-05"],"dc:description":["Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. 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