Ultra-low frequency DC-DC converters using switched batteries
Résumé
To address ultra-low frequency DC-DC converters, we explore the concept of the switched battery converter. It is mainly derived from the switched capacitor converter topology replacing the flying capacitors by flying batteries. The best-inclass energy density of batteries compared to inductors and capacitors reduces drastically the operating frequency at low output power delivery while maintaining low output ripple. An experimental evaluation using mm$^3$-scale off-the-shelf NiMH battery is described in this paper to present a first proof-ofconcept of switched-battery converter. The characterized 2:1 DCDC converter achieves 25mW at 1.2V output voltage in 74mm$^3$ battery operating as low as 0.1 Hz operating frequency while maintaining less than 15% output voltage ripple without output filtering.
Domaines
Electronique
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