DC/DC buck converter in TSMC 40ULP with low quiescent current and high efficiency at light load

Overview

DC/DC buck converter in TSMC 40ULP supporting 1.62 to 3.63 V input voltage with low quiescent current and high efficiency at light load.

Key Features

  • Low quiescent current suitable for standby modes
  • High efficiency at light load extending battery lifetime
  • Low ripple level compatible with noise sensitive loads
  • Low BoM cost: 1 µH inductor
  • Optimized silicon area

Block Diagram

DC/DC buck converter in TSMC 40ULP with low quiescent current and high efficiency at light load Block Diagram

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node
TSMC 40nm uLP
Maturity
Pre-silicon
TSMC
Pre-Silicon: 40nm LP
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Semiconductor IP