An Analytical Model for Stepwise Adiabatic Driver Energy Consumption
- Eric Carlson ,
- Joshua Smith
Abstract
This paper presents a complete closed-form analytical model for
determining the per-cycle energy consumption of a stepwise adiabatic
drivers used for driving a capacitive load such as a power FET gate. The
model takes into account the number of steps used, the stepwise driver
tank capacitance, the load capacitance, and the stepwise driver switch
resistance and on-time. Model accuracy is compared to that of simulation
and models from previous work.