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This chapter investigates the feasibility to achieve higher voltage conversion ratios in fully integrated DC–DC converter solutions. DC–DC conversion, however, is a very large playing field in the world of power electronics and the attention in the further discussion is focused on monolithically integrated DC–DC conversion. Consequently, the impact of CMOS process technology will be of paramount importance. Even when the scope is directed at high-ratio integrated DC–DC voltage conversion, as hinted toward by the chapter title, many implementation options still exist. To further identify the research region of interest, this chapter will study the switched-capacitor DC–DC approach.
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Meyvaert, H., Steyaert, M. (2016). Monolithic SC DC–DC Toward Even Higher Voltage Conversion Ratios. In: High-Ratio Voltage Conversion in CMOS for Efficient Mains-Connected Standby. Analog Circuits and Signal Processing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31207-1_7
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