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Abstract: The 48 V voltage regulation modules (VRM) for microprocessors feature a high voltage transformation ratio, large current, and ultra-low voltage output. The solutions based on ...

Abstract: In response to the challenges posed by power-hungry processors, this work presents the design of a high step-down ratio dc transformer (DCX) with very high ...

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