A wire-embedded converter used for wearable devices

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Abstract

This paper presents an integrated solution of flexible DC-DC converter by embedding a flexible polyimide printed circuit (FPC) board and an inductor made of flexible ferrite-polymer composite in a wire. The cooper in the wire is utilized as the winding to make the embedded inductor with flexible ferrite-polymer sheets. Different wire shapes of the inductor are simulated and compared to optimize the design. A step-up prototype is fabricated and corresponding tests are executed to verify the performance. The flexible wire-embedded converter can output 5V-1W with variational input, and achieve 70% efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages121-125
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509053667
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 May 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event32nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017 - Tampa, United States
Duration: 26 Mar 201730 Mar 2017

Publication series

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

Conference

Conference32nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTampa
Period26/03/1730/03/17

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