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Evaluation of LTCC capacitors and inductors in DC/DC converters

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

Low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) technology has been proved to be an effective way to realize system integration. By using this technology, passive components in a DC/DC converter could be integrated into a passive substrate. This paper presents fabrication and evaluation of LTCC capacitors and inductors and summarizes challenges of applying LTCC technology to DC/DC converters. Four capacitors are made; two of them are made with single layer high permittivity thick film paste, and maximum 1.1μF capacitance is obtained; the other two are made with multilayer low permittivity LTCC tapes, maximum 30nF capacitance is obtained. A 70nH LTCC inductor is also fabricated with ferrite tapes. It is tested in a 1.2MHz buck converter and a 30MHz class Φ2 DC/DC converter. Finally, challenges of conductor resistance, capacitor tape permittivity, and shrinkage matching are discussed and summarized.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2010 - 25th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Pages2060-2065
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event25th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2010 - Palm Springs, CA, United States
Duration: 21 Feb 201025 Feb 2010

Publication series

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

Conference

Conference25th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPalm Springs, CA
Period21/02/1025/02/10

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