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Multiphase Buck Trans-Inductor Voltage Regulator (TLVR) Explained

8.10.2025
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prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov provides an intuitive explanation of the multiphase Buck Trans-Inductor voltage regulator (TLVR).

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Introduction

The Trans-Inductor Voltage Regulator (TLVR) represents a significant evolution in multiphase buck converter design, particularly for high-current, low-voltage applications such as server CPUs. This white paper provides an intuitive yet technically rigorous explanation of TLVR operation, modeling, and performance characteristics, based on the work of Prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov.

Key Points

  • TLVR integrates coupled inductors with secondary windings to enhance transient response.
  • Interleaved multiphase operation reduces output ripple and improves efficiency.
  • Transformer modeling enables intuitive understanding of current reflection and ripple behavior.
  • Simulation results demonstrate superior IDT (di/dt) performance compared to classical multiphase buck converters.

Chapter 1: Classical Multiphase Buck Converter Overview

Traditional multiphase buck converters use interleaved half-bridge stages with discrete inductors. Each phase contributes to the output current, and interleaving reduces ripple through partial cancellation. However, during step-load events, the response time is limited by the inductance and control loop bandwidth.

The output voltage dip during a load transient can be described by: ΔV = ESR × ΔI + ESL × dI dt

Chapter 2: TLVR Topology and Modeling

TLVR introduces coupled inductors with secondary windings connected in series and loaded by a common inductor. Each primary winding receives a PWM pulse from its respective half-bridge. The secondary voltages are summed and reflected back to the primaries, enhancing the transient response.

The equivalent circuit model includes:

  • Primary magnetizing inductance Lm
  • Secondary leakage inductance Llk
  • Ideal transformer coupling

The total secondary inductance becomes: Ltotal = Lc + n × Llk

Chapter 3: Ripple Behavior and Duty Cycle Effects

Ripple cancellation is most effective when the duty cycle fills the switching period evenly across all phases. For a 4-phase TLVR, optimal ripple reduction occurs at duty cycles of 0.25, 0.5, and 0.75. At these points, the summed secondary voltage approximates a flat DC level.

Simulation results show:

Duty CycleSecondary Ripple (RMS)Primary Ripple (RMS)
0.10HighHigh
0.25LowLow
0.50MinimalMinimal

Chapter 4: Step Load Response and IDT Enhancement

TLVR demonstrates superior step-load response due to the parallel reflection of secondary current into all primary phases. When one phase receives an increased PWM pulse, the resulting secondary current is reflected across all primaries, amplifying the effective di/dt.

Measured IDT performance:

TopologyIDT (A/μs)
Classical Multiphase267
TLVR1000

Chapter 5: Control Implications and Nonlinear Strategies

Advanced control strategies can exploit TLVR’s architecture by activating all phases simultaneously during transients. This nonlinear control maximizes IDT and minimizes voltage droop. However, stability and loop compensation require careful design due to the complex interactions between phases and coupled inductors.

Conclusion

TLVR offers a compelling alternative to classical multiphase buck converters, especially in applications demanding rapid transient response and low output ripple. While further work is needed to compare magnetics, cost, and control complexity, the intuitive modeling and simulation results confirm TLVR’s potential for next-generation voltage regulation.

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