High-Performance Current Multiplier: a Hybrid Switched Capacitor Solution For High-Current Applications

The rapid growth of AI applications in data centers has led to a surge in the development of new hardware accelerators, resulting in increased power demands and energy consumption. To ensure this trend remains feasible and sustainable, it is crucial to focus on enhancing efficiency, especially within the energy conversion chain. The key enablers for achieving this objective include the precise integration of topology and magnetic structure, as well as the implementation of advanced 3D designs to enhance two critical parameters: efficiency and current density. This paper introduces a compact ultra-low profile Current Multiplier module, exploiting the advantages offered by the Hybrid Switched Capacitor (HSC) topology. Experimental results show the effectiveness of the topology achieving Electrical Current Design (EDC) density of 2.2 A/mm<sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup>.