Design and Integration of Beyond-10MHz High Switching Frequency DC-DC Converter

Abstract

There are continuous and strong demands for the DC-DC converter to reduce the size of passive components and increase the system power density. Advances in CMOS processes and GaN FETs enabled the switching frequency of DC-DC converters to be beyond 10MHz. The advancements of 3-D integrated magnetics will further reduce the footprint. In this paper, the overview of beyond-10MHz DC-DC converters will be provided first, and our recent achievements are introduced focusing on 3D-integration of Fe-based metal composite magnetic core inductor, and GaN FET control designs.