High frequency DC-DC converter with co-packaged planar inductor and power IC

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Abstract

The paper introduces the trend of integration and miniaturization of power converters with potential for enhanced efficiency, form factor reduction and cost reduction. To demonstrate the concept of highly integrated switched mode power supply with integrated magnetic, a system-in-package DC-DC converter using a stacked co-packaging approach is developed. A system approach was taken to the design, and functional integration, using 3-D packaging for realizing a power supply in package solution (PwrSiP). The target integrated converter is capable of handling an input voltage of 5V and frequencies up to 40MHz. A DC-DC converter IC on a 0.35μm CMOS process was designed to meet this goal. In parallel with the IC design, technology development for on-silicon integrated micro-inductors was completed to achieve small-form factor and extremely low profile. A maximum measured efficiency of 83% and 78% was achieved on the stacked converter operating at 20MHz and 40MHz, respectively. The stacked approach showed a 30% area reduction compared to side-by-side implementation with external discrete inductor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE 63rd Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2013
Pages1946-1952
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event2013 IEEE 63rd Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2013 - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: 28 May 201331 May 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings - Electronic Components and Technology Conference
ISSN (Print)0569-5503

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE 63rd Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period28/05/1331/05/13

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