DC/DC Buck Converter with Build-in Tuned Sawtooth Wave Generator Using CMOS Technology

Abstract

In this paper low power DC/DC buck converter based on 110 nm standard CMOS process is described. It has been optimized for high power efficiency, stable 1.5 V output voltage with low ripple level and good stability. Implemented system has a maximum 150 mA load current driving capability in the input voltage range 2.5–3.7 V, which is supplying battery voltage used in chip. At least 82% energy efficiency is achieved (in worst process corner) up to 95% at best conditions. Output voltage ripple is below 10 mVpp.