Design Considerations for 48-V VRM: Architecture, Magnetics, and Performance Tradeoffs

Minjie Chen, Shuai Jiang, Jose A. Cobos, Brad Lehman

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Abstract

The energy demand of future computing gives rise to new challenges in high current voltage regulator modules (VRMs). This paper reviews the recent development in architecture and magnetics for 48-V VRMs, with a focus on achieving high efficiency, high power density, high control bandwidth, and compact system packaging. The strengths and weaknesses of many representative solutions are compared. We highlight the key opportunities and challenges and present comprehensive co-design guidelines for 48-V VRM architecture and magnetics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2023 4th International Symposium on 3D Power Electronics Integration and Manufacturing, 3D-PEIM 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665499675
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event4th International Symposium on 3D Power Electronics Integration and Manufacturing, 3D-PEIM 2023 - Miami, United States
Duration: Feb 1 2023Feb 3 2023

Publication series

Name2023 4th International Symposium on 3D Power Electronics Integration and Manufacturing, 3D-PEIM 2023

Conference

Conference4th International Symposium on 3D Power Electronics Integration and Manufacturing, 3D-PEIM 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami
Period2/1/232/3/23

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Keywords

  • magnetics
  • packaging
  • power architecture
  • switched-capacitor
  • transformer
  • voltage regulation module (VRM)

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