Microelectromechanical Inductors for Switch-Mode Power Converters

Objectives

To develop electro-mechanical inductors coupling between a conventional inductor and a mechanical resonator that passively store energy via both electromagnetic and mechanical mechanisms.

Benefits

Enable high density inductive energy storage, and potentially lighter, more efficient power converters.

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