Experimental measurements are reported on microfabricated power conversion transformers. A device fabricated using a simplified 'sandwich' process confirms predicted performance in an 8 MHz DC-DC converter, where it achieves a power-handling density of 22.4 W/cm sq. at 61% efficiency. Preliminary test results are reported for transformers based on a closed-core design, which is expected to achieve higher efficiency.
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Measured Performance of a High-Power-Density Microfabricated Transformer in a DC-DC Converter
Experimental measurements are reported on microfabricated power conversion transformers. A device fabricated using a simplified 'sandwich' process confirms predicted performance in an 8 MHz DC-DC converter, where it achieves a power-handling density of 22.4 W/cm sq. at 61% efficiency. Preliminary test results are reported for transformers based on a closed-core design, which is expected to achieve higher efficiency.
Experimental measurements are reported on microfabricated power conversion transformers. A device fabricated using a simplified 'sandwich' process confirms predicted performance in an 8 MHz DC-DC converter, where it achieves a power-handling density of 22.4 W/cm sq. at 61% efficiency. Preliminary test results are reported for transformers based on a closed-core design, which is expected to achieve higher efficiency.