This paper surveys and discusses the state-of-the-art of integrated switched-capacitor and
inductive power converters. After introducing applications that drive the need for integrated …

The development of high-frequency power converters is continuously improving their power
density, efficiency and fast dynamic response. Among them, high-voltage-conversion-ratio …

This paper provides a perspective on progress toward realization of efficient, fully integrated
dc–dc conversion and regulation functionality in CMOS platforms. In providing a …

The broad applications of ultrawide-band signals and terahertz waves in quantum
measurements,, imaging and sensing techniques,, advanced biological treatments, and very …

This work explores the well-known challenge of achieving voltage balance of capacitors in
arbitrary (N-level) flying capacitor multilevel (FCML) converters. In particular, we explore the …

There is an increasing need for power management systems that can be fully integrated in
silicon to reduce cost and form factor in mobile applications, and provide point-of-load …

Heterogeneous multicore systems--comprised of multiple cores with varying capabilities,
performance, and energy characteristics--have emerged as a promising approach to …

Lithium-ion batteries are the dominant power source in mobile devices. However, while the
supply voltage required for processors and SoCs has scaled down to~ 1V, the voltage range …

This paper presents an overview of resonant and hybrid switched-capacitor converters with
a particular focus on multimode operation. The multimode approach is discussed as a tool to …

This paper explores generalized output impedance models and develops a new
performance-limit figure of merit (FOM) for switched-capacitor (SC) dc-dc converters that can …