Title :
A regenerative load system for the test of Intel VRM 9.1 compliant modules
Author :
Sullivan, B.O. ; Morrison, R. ; Egan, M.G. ; Slowey, J. ; Barry, B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. Cork, Ireland
Abstract :
The dissipative burn-in of DC-DC converters is an inefficient and costly process. This paper presents a highly efficient regenerative load specifically targeted at the burn-in of voltage regulator modules (VRM) conforming to the Intel VRM 9.1. The converter also features the ability to test the high current slew rates demanded of the modern VRM.
Keywords :
DC-DC power convertors; automatic test equipment; microprocessor chips; voltage regulators; 12 V; ATE; DC-DC converters; Intel voltage regulator modules 9.1; automatic test equipment; current slew rates; microprocessor; regenerative load system; Clocks; Cooling; DC-DC power converters; Educational institutions; Frequency; Low voltage; Microprocessors; Performance evaluation; Regulators; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 2004. APEC '04. Nineteenth Annual IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8269-2
DOI :
10.1109/APEC.2004.1295825
