Objective:
Provide an in-depth understanding of PMIC components and their design, simulation, and practical application in modern electronics.
Topics Covered:
LDO (Low-Dropout Regulators):
- Basics of LDOs and their role in power management
- Dropout voltage, load regulation, and transient response
- Design challenges: noise, stability, and efficiency
- Simulation and analysis of an LDO circuit
BGR (Bandgap Reference):
- Principles of temperature-independent voltage references
- Designing a basic BGR circuit
- Noise and accuracy considerations in BGR design
- Hands-on example: Simulating a BGR circuit
V2I (Voltage-to-Current Converters):
- Introduction to V2I and their applications
- Designing a basic V2I circuit
- Key performance parameters: linearity, range, and offset
- Practical simulation of V2I circuits
DC-DC Converters:
- Buck, Boost, and Buck-Boost converter fundamentals
- Control loop stability and transient response optimization
- Efficiency considerations in DC-DC designs
- Simulation of a DC-DC converter using industry-standard tools
Key Takeaways:
Participants will gain a strong foundation in PMIC design and learn to simulate LDOs, BGRs, V2Is, and DC-DC converters for real-world applications.
