Subj : This tiny component could help Google and others save tens of mil
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Mar 01 2024 06:30:06

This tiny component could help Google and others save tens of millions of 
dollars  new modules help improve power efficiency in AI-driven data centers

Date:
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:22:17 +0000

Description:
Infineon's TDM2254xD dual-phase power modules could save data centers 
megawatts of energy.

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The energy consumption needs of data centres is growing exponentially, due in 
no small part to the increased demands of AI - around 2% of all global 
electricity usage is believed to be by data centers, and tech giants like 
Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon are under increasing pressure to implement 
energy efficiency measures to keep their data centers running. 

While there are a number of clever new technologies being developed that can 
help with this issue, Infineon Technologies has one of the smallest solutions 
which could potentially save tech giants a not inconsiderable amount of 
money. 

The new TDM2254xD dual-phase power modules utilize Infineons OptiMOS MOSFETs, 
innovative packaging, and a unique magnetic structure to deliver improved 
electrical and thermal performance. Significant energy savings 

The modules' optimized inductor design reportedly results in highly efficient 
heat transfer from the power stage to the heat sink. With a small footprint 
and the ability to support peak currents of up to 160A, the modules increase 
power density while reducing power delivery losses. Infineon claims this 
results in a full-load efficiency increase of two percentage points to 89% 
and a full-load operating temperature that's 5C cooler. 

By positioning these modules close to the processor, power delivery losses 
are reduced, making it possible to achieve >2000 A, according to the company. 

The TDM2254xD dual-phase power modules work in conjunction with Infineons XDP 
power controller to enable efficient voltage regulation for high-performance 
computing platforms, leading to potentially significant energy savings. 

A typical data center deployment consists of around 100,000 processors. Doing 
the math, EE News Europe says saving 130W per processor could translate into 
megawatts of energy saved for a data center, leading to reduced CO2 emissions 
and millions of dollars saved in operating costs over the systems lifetime. 

This unique Product-to-System solution combined with our cutting-edge 
manufacturing lets Infineon deliver solutions with differentiated performance 
and quality at scale, thereby significantly reducing total cost of ownership 
for our customers, said Athar Zaidi, Senior Vice President, Power & Sensor 
Systems at Infineon Technologies. We are excited to bring this solution to 
market; it will accelerate computing performance and will further drive our 
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