This paper presents direct digital technique-generalized discontinuous pulse width modulation (PWM) - a new implementation method for an optimal discontinuous PWM (DPWM) in terms of switching losses of the inverter on an embedded system. At each sampling period, an optimal choice is done in order to clamp one of the three half-bridges. Its advantages compared to classic ones (DPWM) are as follows: needless to know the load power factor, operational under steady-state and dynamic operating conditions, and low computation time. The proposed algorithm is then verified by simulation. Experimental results, based on a resistance-inductance load and a starter-generator application, are provided to show its effectiveness.