In this paper, a new topology for boost Z-source inverterbased on switched-inductor cell is proposed. The operating modes of the proposed inverter are analyzed and also a suitable control method to generate the trigger signals of the inverter is presented. Having a common earth between the input source and inverter and capability to generate a higher voltage gain by using lower amounts of the d...

The synchronous buck circuit is in widespread use to provide “point of use” high current, low voltage power for CPU’s, chipsets, peripherals etc. In the synchronous buck converter, the power stage has a “high-side” (Q1 below) MOSFET to charge the inductor, and a “Low-side” MOSFET which replaces a conventional buck regulator’s “catch diode” to provide a low-loss recirculation path for the induct...

One of the possible techniques to reduces the power consumption in digital CMOS circuits is to slow down the charge transport. This slowdown can be achieved by introducing an inductor in the charging path. Additionally, the inductor can act as an energy storage element, conserving the energy that is normally dissipated during discharging. Together with the parasitic capacitances from the circui...

Among renewable energy sources, solar power has the potential to become one of the main contributors to the future electricity supply. Low voltage photovoltaic systems require a high voltage gain converter for module’s grid connection through a DC-AC inverter. This paper proposes a converter that achieves a high step-up voltage conversion ratio, which contains a coupled inductor, without extrem...

A fully-active low-noise amplifier (LNA) for ultrawideband application is presented. Passive on-chip inductor of conventional LNA design is replaced by low-noise active inductor, significantly reducing the total chip area of the proposed CMOS LNA. The core LNA circuit is a cascoded common-source amplifier loaded with an active inductor. Two buffer stages are used to provide the required input a...

Abstract This paper reports on the fabrication and characterization of high quality factor (Q) copper (Cu) inductors with thick insulator on standard silicon (Si) substrate (ρ = 10–20 cm). The thickness and the area of the insulating layer are optimized for high Q by fabricating inductors on very thick (∼50 μm) embedded silicon dioxide (SiO2) islands and 4–20 μm thick PECVD SiO2 coated standard...

The synchronous buck circuit is in widespread use to provide “point of use” high current, low voltage power for CPU’s, chipsets, peripherals etc. In the synchronous buck converter, the power stage has a “high-side” (Q1 below) MOSFET to charge the inductor, and a “Low-side” MOSFET which replaces a conventional buck regulator’s “catch diode” to provide a low-loss recirculation path for the induct...

A circuit technique that reduces the boost-converter losses caused by the reverse-recovery current of the rectifier is described. The losses are reduced by inserting an inductor in the series path of the boost switch and rectifier to control the di=dt rate of the rectifier during its turn off. The energy from the inductor after the boost switch turn off is returned to the input or delivered to ...

The Designing of a single-inductor dual output (SIDO) fly-back power factor correction (PFC) converter is proposed, in which the multiplexing of a single-inductor is implemented with fly back converter through which each output can be regulated independently. The converter will be operating under in critical conduction mode (CRM).The efficiency along with power factor, total harmonic distortion...

The scope of this application note is to define the terminology associated with inductors and their applications. Some of these terms are listed in the component data sheets. Many terms go beyond the specification of inductors. These terms describe issues associated with inductor design and performance, magnetic materials and theory and applications. A thorough understanding of these terms and ...