本論文實作具非線性轉換及補償技術之數位控制切換式穩壓器。此穩壓器採用逐漸嶄露頭角的數位電源技術，並結合非均勻A/D轉換與補償技術，在不須額外的硬體實現下，提升了系統動態響應的性能。此外，基於結合上述兩非線性機制的穩定度分析結果，本論文亦深入探討如何開發一套自動搜尋最佳非線性參數之設計流程。最後以FPGA為實驗平台，進行量測並驗證所提出之概念的可行性，證明確實能提升暫態響應的性能，可改善在不同負載電流範圍下的暫態表現，結果與預期相符。另外，也設計具可調整解析度之視窗型延遲線A/D，轉換器除了說明操作原理並進行理論分析外，本研究亦提出一系統化之設計流程來達成系統規格的目標，最後經由TSMC 1P6M 0.18μm製程下線並整合至數位控制器進行驗證與量測。

In this thesis, a digitally-controlled switching regulator with non-linear conversion and compensation scheme is presented. Non-linear analog-to-digital conversion and compensation techniques are proposed to improve transient response without increasing hardware cost. The development of an optimum nonlinear parameters auto-search design flow is also discussed, with consideration to stability analysis regarding the combination of two nonlinear mechanisms. The dynamic response performance at different load current is verified with FPGA experimental results. Additionally, a window delay-line A/D with programmable resolutions is also introduced. The operation principle and theoretical analysis are illustrated in detail. Moreover, a systematic design flow for meeting system specifications is also proposed. The A/D has been fabricated in TSMC 0.18μm CMOS technology and verified as along with a digital controller.

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