Publications
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First-Author Papers
Journal Articles
A Fast-Slow Two-Module High-Power-Density DC-DC Solution with Transient and Efficiency Improvements.
IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), 2025.
J. Huang, Z. Tong, X. Mao, C.-S. Lam, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A Multi-Path Inductor-First Inductor-on-Ground Switched-Capacitor Hybrid DC-DC Converter.
IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), 2024.
J. Huang, Z. Tong, C.-S. Lam, X. Mao, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A Symmetrical Double Step-Down Converter with Extended Voltage Conversion Ratio.
IEEE Trans. Circuits Syst. I (TCAS-I), 2022.
J. Huang, C.-S. Lam, Y. Lu, R. P. Martins.
Conference Papers
A Scalable Distributed 12-to-1V Fast-Slow Hybrid DC-DC Combo with Fast-Transient Bucklets and One-Pin Current Balancing. Accepted
IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), Apr. 2026.
J. Huang, X. Mao, Z. Tong, Z. Yu, S. Han, C.-S. Lam, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A 20 MHz-1 MHz Dual-Loop NonUniform-Multi-Inductor Hybrid DC-DC Converter with Specified Inductor Current Allocation and Fast Transient Response. Highlight Paper
IEEE Int. Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), Feb. 2025.
J. Huang, X. Mao, Z. Tong, Z. Yu, W. Yang, C.-S. Lam, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A Fast-Slow Two-Module DC-DC Solution with Transient and Efficiency Improvements for 2.5D/3D Integration.
IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), Apr. 2024.
J. Huang, Z. Tong, X. Mao, C.-S. Lam, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A 5V-to-0.5V Inductor-First Inductor-on-Ground Switched-Capacitor Multi-Path Hybrid DC-DC Converter.
IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), Apr. 2023.
J. Huang, Z. Tong, Y. Lu, C.-S. Lam, R. P. Martins.
Co-Author Papers
Journal Articles
A Bi-Directional Dual-Path Boost-Buck Hybrid Converter for High-Voltage Power Transmission Delivery Cable in Humanoid Robots.
IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), 2025.
W. Yang, Z. Tong, J. Huang, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A Double-Pulse Overlapping Laser Diode Driver with Minimum 100-ps Pulse for LiDAR Systems.
IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), 2024.
Z. Tong, J. Huang, X. Mao, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A Bidirectional USB Power-Delivery Voltage-Regulating Cable.
IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC), 2024.
Z. Tong, J. Huang, X. Mao, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.An Overview of Hybrid DC-DC Converters: From Seeds to Leaves.
IEEE Open Journal of Solid-State Circuits Society (OJ-SSCS), 2024.
Y. Lu, J. Huang, Z. Tong, T. Hu, W.-L. Zeng, M. Huang, X. Mao, G. Cai.Favorable Basic Cells for Hybrid DC-DC Converters.
Journal of Semiconductors (JOS), 2023.
Y. Lu, G. Cai, J. Huang.
Conference Papers
An Inductor-at-Middle Hybrid Buck Converter with Shared Power-Signal Path for Distributed Vertical Power Delivery. Accepted
IEEE Int. Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), Feb. 2026.
Z. Zhu, J. Huang, Z. Song, Z. Yu, S. Han, S.-W. Sin, Y. Lu.A Compact Dual-Capacitor Relay SPT Supply Modulator with Overshoot-Free Adaptive On-Time Control for 5G FR2 CMOS PA. Accepted
IEEE Int. Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), Feb. 2026.
Z. Yu, Z. Tong, J. Huang, J. Yin, Y. Lu.HOOP: A Scalable Hybrid DC-DC Converter Ring for High-Performance Computing.
IEEE Int. Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), Feb. 2025.
Z. Tong, Z. Yu, J. Huang, X. Mao, B. Wicht, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A Bi-Directional Dual-Path Boost-48V-Buck Hybrid Converter for High-Voltage Power-Transmission Cable in Lightweight Humanoid Robots.
IEEE Int. Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), Feb. 2025.
W. Yang, Z. Tong, J. Huang, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.A 42W Reconfigurable Bidirectional Power-Delivery Voltage-Regulating Cable. Highlight Paper
IEEE Int. Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), Feb. 2023.
Z. Tong, J. Huang, Y. Lu, R. P. Martins.An Output-Rail-Scalable Hybrid Buck Converter with Globally Adaptive Frequency Control Achieving 98.0% Peak Efficiency. Accepted
IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), Apr. 2026.
Z. Yu, J. Huang, Z. Tong, Z. Zhu, Y. Lu.A 94.1% Peak Efficiency Coupled-Inductor Boost Converter with Small Inductor Current Ripple and Fast Transient Response. Accepted
IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), Apr. 2026.
S. Han, J. Huang, F. Song, Z. Tong, S.-W. Sin, H. Jiang, X. Wu, T. Ren, Y. Lu.A 6V-to-1V ReSC-Hybrid Two-Stage Merged Buck Converter with an Ultra-Small Inductor for VPD. Accepted
IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), Apr. 2026.
Z. Song, Z. Tong, J. Huang, Z. Zhu, S.-W. Sin, Y. Lu.Where is the Inductor: A Review and Comparison of Hybrid DC-DC Buck Topologies.
IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), Apr. 2025.
Z. Tong, W. Yang, S. Han, J. Huang, X. Mao, Y. Lu.A Quad-Output Hybrid Buck Converter with 8 Inductors Helping One Spot from All Quarters for Multi-Core XPUs.
IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC), Apr. 2024.
X. Mao, J. Huang, Z. Tong, R. P. Martins, Y. Lu.An Always Dual-Path Hybrid DC-DC Converter with Multiphase Interleaving Switched-Capacitor Cell Obtaining 45% Output-Ripple Reduction.
IEEE Int. Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), May 2025.
Z. Yu, J. Huang, Z. Tong, M. Huang, Y. Lu.A 12V-Input 1.8V-0.8V-Output Multiple-Output Hybrid Buck DC-DC Converter with a Shared Flying Capacitor.
IEEE Int. Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), May 2025.
F. Luo, J. Huang, M. Huang, Y. Lu.A 5V-to-0.8V Inductor-First 2L2C Multi-Path Hybrid DC-DC Converter.
IEEE Int. Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), May 2025.
Y. Hu, J. Huang, M. Huang, Y. Lu.
