In the paper ringing phenomena in a DC-DC boost converter is presented. The ringing frequency is calculated using an analytical formula. The necessary wide band models of MOSFET transistor, passive and parasitics are described. The calculation results are verified in simulation and laboratory tests.

This paper examines the suitability of selected configurations of ultra-low voltage (ULV) oscilla-tors as starters for a voltage boost converter to harvest energy from a thermoelectric generator (TEG). Important properties of particularly promising configurations, suitable for on-chip imple-mentation are compared. On this basis, an improved oscillator with a low startup voltage and a high output voltage swing is proposed. The applicability...

W artykule przedstawiono wpływ starzenia kondensatorów elektrolitycznych na poziom zaburzeń elektromagnetycznych generowanych przez układ podwyższający napięcie w oparciu o metody symulacyjne oraz cyfrowe przetwarzanie sygnału (filtracje Wienera). Wyniki przedstawiono w formie widm zaburzeń generowanych przez układ oraz transmitancji pomiędzy źródłem zaburzeń a zaburzeniami. (Wpływ starzenia się dielektryków na poziom zaburzeń...

A novel solution of a single-stage buck-boost inverter with unfolding circuit at the output stage is presented. The inverter has a wide range of input voltage regulation, minimum passive components and a very flexible control structure. It can be applied for renewable energy systems where high power density is required. Our simulation results confirmed all theoretical statements

The design of a starter for a low-voltage, micro-power boost DC–DC converter intended for powering CMOS image sensors is presented. A unique feature of the starter is extremely low current, below 1 nA, supplying its control circuit. Therefore, a high-voltage (1.3 V) configuration of series-connected photovoltaic diodes available in a standard CMOS process or a small external LED working in photovoltaic mode can be used as an auxiliary...