Series-coupling test characterization of on-chip silicon-integrated and PWB-integrated transformers

  • John G. Hayes
  • , Michael G. Egan
  • , Ningning Wang
  • , Terence O'Donnell

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Abstract

On-chip silicon-integrated and PWB-integrated transformers are currently being developed for signal and power applications in high-frequency power supplies. Prototype transformers feature relatively high winding resistances, core loss, and leakage inductances compared to conventional transformers. Short-circuit tests have limited use for characterizing these prototype high-parasitic transformers. In this paper, series-coupling tests are developed and applied for the accurate characterization of the resistive and inductive elements of on-chip silicon-integrated and PWB-integrated prototype transformers. In the series-coupling tests, the various resistive and inductive components simply sum together making transformer characterization more direct and robust than attempting to interpret the short-circuit tests. Experimental results are validated by finite-element simulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2007 - 22nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Pages97-103
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
EventAPEC 2007 - 22nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - Anaheim, CA, United States
Duration: 25 Feb 20071 Mar 2007

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC

Conference

ConferenceAPEC 2007 - 22nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnaheim, CA
Period25/02/071/03/07

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