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2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 945-953
Author(s):  
Andreas Wentzel ◽  
Oliver Hilt ◽  
Joachim Würfl ◽  
Wolfgang Heinrich

AbstractThe paper presents a highly efficient GaN-based synchronous buck converter suitable for switching in the lower GHz range. The module includes a very compact 2-stage GaN half-bridge converter MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuit) for low parasitic inductances between switches and drivers and a hybrid output network with core-less inductors to avoid ferrite losses. At 1 GHz switching frequency the buck converter achieves with pulse-width modulated (PWM) input signals power loop conversion efficiencies up to 78% for 40 V operation and output voltages up to 33 V. For 100 MHz the power loop efficiencies peak at 87.5% for 14.5 W conversion to 25 V. By changing the output network to a 2nd order low-pass with 700 MHz cut-off frequency the module has been characterized for the use as a supply modulator in very broadband envelope tracking systems with modulation bandwidths of up to 500 MHz. For 1 GHz switching frequency the power-added efficiency peaks at 74% for a 90% duty-cycle PWM input signal. The novelty of this work is that for the first time a buck converter design proves highest flexibility supporting different applications from very compact DC converters to microwave power amplifier efficiency enhancement techniques as well as efficient high frequency switching up to 1 GHz.



2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 741-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siqi Wang ◽  
Morgan Roger ◽  
Julien Sarrazin ◽  
Caroline Lelandais-Perrault




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