ISSCC 2026
Session 34
RF & Wireless
A 128mW 2×4 Radar-on-Chip with Forward-ΔΣ DPLL-Locked Multi-Injection RTWO in 22nm CMOS Enabling ADC-Free Digitization and PS-Free Beamforming Demonstrated in In-Cabin Vital-Sign Monitoring
Abstract A 2&4 phased-array SIL radar-on-chip in 22nm CMOS is demonstrated for in-cabin vitalsign monitoring. Built on a forward-ΔΣ DPLL-locked multi-injection RTWO at 20GHz, it concurrently serves as (de)modulator, beam
ISSCC 2026
Session 26
Power Management
A 1.2μs 1-to-12V Symbol Power Tracking Supply Modulator with Two-Step Subranging DVS Scheme and Boosted IL Slew Rate for 5G Mobile Devices
Abstract This paper presents a symbol power tracking supply modulator that delivers a high output voltage and a wide output range for 5G high-voltage GaN PAs. To accelerate voltage transitions, a two-step subranging DVS
ISSCC 2026
Session 26
Power Management
A 100A 93.4%-Peak-Efficiency LLC Resonant Converter with an Embedded Primary-Current-Extracted Regulator
Abstract This paper presents a 100A 93.4%-peak-efficiency LLC resonant converter with an embedded primary-current-extracted regulator. The proposed regulator powers the gate drivers of the LLC converter, eliminating the
ISSCC 2026
Session 26
Power Management
A 12-to-1V 90.5%-Peak-Efficiency 721A/cm3-Current-Density Quad-Output Converter with One Shared DC Capacitor
Abstract This paper presents a 12-to-1V 4-output hybrid DC-DC converter that shares a single DC capacitor among all outputs. This shared capacitor stores and redistributes energy, ensuring independent regulation at each
ISSCC 2026
Session 19
AI / ML
A 68%-Peak-Efficiency Single-Transformer Multi-Output Isolated DC-DC Converter with a Regulated Negative Rail
*Equally Credited Authors (ECAs) 1 Abstract This paper presents a single-transformer multi-output isolated DC-DC converter generating three regulated rails (+15V, −5V, and +5V) from wide 12/24V inputs. By sharing a commo
ISSCC 2026
Session 16
Power Management
A Fully Integrated Piezoelectric Energy-Harvesting Interface with Single-Stage Bias-Flip and MPPT Achieving 5.63× Maximum Output Power Improving Rate
Abstract This paper presents a fully integrated PEH interface that enhances output power while minimizing on-chip capacitor area. The proposed design employs a SC structure that reuses both the piezoelectric capacitor an
ISSCC 2025
Session 9
Power Management
A 102ns/V 94.3%-Peak-Efficiency Symbol-Power-Tracking Supply Modulator for 5G NR Power Amplifiers
As 5G communication technology advances, the power consumption of radio frequency power amplifiers (RFPAs) in 5G systems has become increasingly critical. To enhance efficiency, Symbol Power Tracking (SPT) has emerged as
ISSCC 2025
Session 9
Power Management
A 98.3%-Peak-Efficiency Single-Mode Hybrid Buck-Boost Converter with 7mV Maximum Output Ripple for Li-Ion Battery Management
Hefei CLT Microelectronics, Hefei, China 1 2 Hybrid buck-boost converters have been extensively studied for their ability to efficiently convert varying battery voltages (e.g., 2.8V to 4.2V) to a stable mid-3V output in
ISSCC 2025
Session 32
AI / ML
A 2W 53.2%-Peak-Efficiency Multi-Core Isolated DC-DC Converter with Embedded Magnetic-Core Transformer Achieving CISPR-32 Class-B EMI Compliance and <5mV Ripple
Hefei CLT Microelectronics, Hefei, China 1 2 Integrated isolated DC-DC converters, using either on-chip [1-4] or package transformers [5-7], have been developed to minimize size and cost while achieving isolation ratings
ISSCC 2025
Session 32
Power Management
A Dual-LC-Resonant Isolated DC-DC Converter Achieving 65.4% Peak Efficiency and Inherent Backscattering
*Equally Credited Authors (ECAs) Power delivery with galvanic isolation is crucial for ensuring safety and reliability in harsh industrial environments, where isolated DC-DC converters are widely used to meet stringent o
ISSCC 2024
Session 8
Power Management
A 94.5%-Peak-Efficiency 3.99W/mm2-Power-Density Single-Inductor Bipolar-Output Converter with a Concise PWM Control for AMOLED Displays
Hefei CLT Microelectronics, Hefei, China *Equally Credited Authors (ECAs) 1 2 DC-DC converters with bipolar outputs are widely used to drive AMOLED displays in battery-powered electronic devices. To prolong the battery l
ISSCC 2024
Session 31
Power Management
A 11.7W 9mV/A-Cross-Regulation Single-Inductor TripleOutput Buck Converter Using Unordered Power-Distributive Control for a 2A Load Transient
Single-inductor multiple-output (SIMO) converters, capable of providing multiple outputs from just one inductor, are highly favorable in cost- and size-constrained applications such as mobile devices. However, they inher
ISSCC 2024
Session 31
Power Management
An 83.4%-Peak-Efficiency Envelope-Tracking Supply Modulator Using a Class-G Linear Amplifier and a Single-Inductor Dual-Input-Dual-Output Converter for 200MHz Bandwidth 5G New Radio RF Applications
Envelope tracking (ET) significantly improves the efficiency of RF power amplifiers (PAs) in mobile handsets. Most ET supply modulators (ETSMs) adopt a hybrid topology, combining a wide-bandwidth low-efficiency linear amplifi
ISSCC 2024
Session 28
Power Management
A 12V-Input 1V-1.8V-Output 94.7%-Peak-Efficiency 685A/cm3Current-Density Hybrid DC-DC Converter with a Charge Converging Phase
Large voltage-conversion-ratio (VCR) DC-DC converters (e.g. 12V to 1-to-1.8V) with high efficiency and high current density are essential for industrial and automotive applications. Conventional buck converters have to us
ISSCC 2024
Session 27
Wireless
A 6.78-MHz 79.5%-Peak-Efficiency Wireless Power Transfer System using a Wireless Mode-Recognition Technique and a Fully-On/off Class-D Power Amplifier
Wireless power transfer (WPT) systems are increasingly favored for applications such as implantable devices and portable electronics. In these systems, local voltage regulation on the receiver (RX) side ensures a well-re
ISSCC 2023
Session 30
Power Management
A 98.6%-Peak-Efficiency 1.47A/mm2-Current-Density Buck-Boost Converter with Always Reduced Conduction Loss
Hefei CLT Microelectronics, Hefei, China 1 2 Buck-Boost converters are commonly used in the Li-ion battery-powered mobile devices to convert a varying battery voltage (e.g., 2.7V to 4.2V) to a mid-3V output voltage (VOUT
ISSCC 2022
Session 18
Power Management
A 12V/24V-to-1V DSD Power Converter with 56mV Droop and 0.9µs 1% Settling Time for a 3A/20ns Load Transient
12V/24V-to-1V power converters with high efficiency and fast transient responses are highly desirable in industrial and automotive applications. Double step-down (DSD, also known as series-capacitor) converters are among