Abstract
Power distribution network (PDN) is essential in electronic systems to provide reliable power for load devices. Thus, modeling of PDNs in printed circuit boards and packages has been extensively studied in the past few decades. However, with the higher integration levels and operation bandwidths of modern voltage regulator module (VRM), there lacks an accurate model for transient load responses based on the widely used current-mode control topology. In this work, a topology-based behavior model, including both the power stage and control loops, is developed for the current-mode buck VRM. A novel method is also proposed to unify the modeling of the continuous and discontinuous conduction modes for transient load responses. Through the measurement-based characterization, the model parameters are optimized to match with the actual design. Furthermore, this model can be applied to both the time-domain and frequency-domain circuit simulations to predict the voltage droop and output impedance, respectively. The accuracy of the model is validated using an evaluation board containing the single-phase and multiphase VRMs. The proposed model for current-mode control VRM can be easily cascaded with other PDN components to enable a combined PDN analysis.
Recommended Citation
J. Sun et al., "Topology-Based Accurate Modeling of Current-Mode Voltage Regulator Modules for Power Distribution Network Design," IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 524 - 535, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Apr 2022.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMC.2021.3123338
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Current-mode control; Device modeling; Power distribution network (PDN); Power integrity; Voltage regulator module (VRM)
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1558-187X; 0018-9375
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Apr 2022