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Abstract
This article introduces a coupled-inductor hybrid step-up converter (CIHSUC) designed for low-ripple power supply applications in battery-operated devices. The CIHSUC combines the advantages of both a boost converter and a KY converter by proposing a novel hybrid converter topology that connects the input and output terminals of the converter in series with the coupled-inductor, resulting in a high conversion ratio (CR) and load-independent ultra-low output voltage ripple. By utilizing a coupled inductor instead of two discrete inductors, the CIHSUC further reduces inductor current ripple, output voltage ripple, and system size. Furthermore, $V^{2}I_{\text {C}}$ adaptive off-time (AOT) control method is proposed to enhance the transient response and loop stability. Fabricated in a $0.18~\mu $ m BCD process, the converter achieves a peak efficiency of 94.4% at ${V_{\text {IN}}} =5$ V, ${V_{\text {O}}} =12$ V and ${I_{\text {Load}}} =300$ mA. Additionally, the measured output voltage ripple remains below 20 mV within the input range of 2–5 V and the output range of 5–15 V, representing up to a $6.6\times $ reduction compared to the theoretical optimum of a conventional boost converter.
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The IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits publishes papers each month in the broad area of solid-state circuits with particular emphasis on transistor-level design of integrated circuits. It also provides coverage of topics such as circuits modeling, technology, systems design, layout, and testing that relate directly to IC design. Integrated circuits and VLSI are of principal interest; material related to discrete circuit design is seldom published. Experimental verification is strongly encouraged.