Optimum double-layer spiral inductor on silicon substrate designed for monolithic buck converters

  • Qing Hua Li
  • , Li Geng
  • , Zhi Biao Shao

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Abstract

An optimum design strategy of double-layer square spiral inductor for the monolithic low-voltage, low-power buck converter operating at 100MHz is presented. After optimization using 0.35μ.m standard CMOS technology, the inductor with inductance of 24.74nH, Q factor of 8.43 and occupied area 0.19 square millimeters is achieved. A simple circuit model is given to simulate the performance of the buck converter. From the simulation results, the designed double-layer spiral inductor can satisfy the requirement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPMC 2005
Subtitle of host publicationAsia-Pacific Microwave Conference Proceedings 2005
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4-7
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)078039433X, 9780780394339
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
EventAPMC 2005: Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference 2005 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 4 Dec 20057 Dec 2005

Publication series

NameAsia-Pacific Microwave Conference Proceedings, APMC
Volume4

Conference

ConferenceAPMC 2005: Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference 2005
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period4/12/057/12/05

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