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    Jinhen Lee Headshot
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    Jinhen Lee
    Affiliation
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    Nanyang Technological University
    Country
    Country
    Singapore
    Author(s)
    Display Name
    Jinhen Lee
    Affiliation
    Affiliation
    Nanyang Technological University
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    Victor Adrian
    Affiliation
    Affiliation
    Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
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    Joseph Chang
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    Affiliation
    Nanyang Technological University
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    Yin Sun
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    Affiliation
    Nanyang Technological University
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    Sun-Yang Tay
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    Affiliation
    Nanyang Technological University
    Abstract

    We present a novel asymmetrical segmented power-stage configuration to improve the average power-efficiency of integrated converters. A decision circuit enables the segment with small-sized power transistors and a large inductor for light-load operations, and conversely, it enables the segment with large-sized power transistors and a small inductor for heavy-load operations. The integrated converter employing our proposed configuration is designed using CMOS 180 nm for 2.5–3.3 V input, 1.2 V output, and 50 MHz switching frequency. Simulation results show the proposed converter achieves a high average power-efficiency at ~73% over a wide load current range of 5–200 mA.

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    • An Integrated DC-DC Converter with Novel Asymmetrical Segmented Power-Stages for Sustained High Power-Efficiencies (application/pdf)