Student project: A 6.78MHz AC-DC converter for inductive powering of implants

Implement a novel architecture for improving the efficiency of AC-DC converters used to power implantable devices.

What you will do

You will implement a new architecture of AC-DC converter, capable to optimally adapt to different operating conditions, while maintaining record efficiency. After a literature review, you will move on with design, verification and layout. Your main tasks will be:

• Literature review
• Design
• Verification
• Layout
• Post-layout simulations

What we do for you

As a research centre leader in the field of micro- (and nano-) electronics, imec can offer high quality tutoring and a nice working environment. On top of that, during your internship work, you will have the opportunity to patent your innovative ideas and, if the results are very nice, you might get to fabricate your chip and eventually publish the results with you as co-author.

Who you are

• Curious and willing to learn
• English proficiency
• Good knowledge of electronic circuit analysis
• Basic knowledge of cadence (acquired during university projects)
• Some scripting knowledge is a plus (e.g. MATLAB, python, VerilogA)

Interested

Does this position sound like an interesting next step in your career at imec? Don’t hesitate to submit your application by clicking on ‘APPLY NOW’.
Should you have more questions about the job, you can contact jobs@imec.nl.