An integrated dual-polarity high-voltage driver concept for micropump applications

Bernadette Kinzel Erkan Isa, Doris Schmitt-Landsiedel, Linus Maurer

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Abstract

We present a high-voltage DC/DC converter concept aimed to drive piezo-electric microfluidic elements, specifically micro-pumps for medical drug-dosing applications. The proposed high-voltage driver combines the advantages of DC/DC boost converters with the benefits of Dickson charge pumps. The topology comprises one high-voltage NMOS switch that is used to generate high-voltage, dual polarity output amplitudes where gains of factor 14 (for negative amplification) and 30 (for positive amplification) are achieved from a nominal supply voltage of 5 V. The driver was designed and simulated in 0.35-μm XFAB high-voltage technology (XU035). The proposed design is the first step towards preparing a high-voltage IC driver for supporting a MEMS micro-fluidic element. The topology behavior depending on the circuit load (i.e. micro-pump dimensions) and supply voltage are investigated and guidelines for optimal use are given.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSmart Systems Integration 2016 - International Conference and Exhibition on Integration Issues of Miniaturized Systems, SSI 2016
EditorsT. Gessner
PublisherVerlag Wissenschaftliche Scripten
Pages190-197
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9783957350404
StatePublished - 2016
EventSmart Systems Integration 2016 - 10th International Conference and Exhibition on Integration Issues of Miniaturized Systems, SSI 2016 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 9 Mar 201610 Mar 2016

Publication series

NameSmart Systems Integration 2016 - International Conference and Exhibition on Integration Issues of Miniaturized Systems, SSI 2016

Conference

ConferenceSmart Systems Integration 2016 - 10th International Conference and Exhibition on Integration Issues of Miniaturized Systems, SSI 2016
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period9/03/1610/03/16

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