onsemi Unveils Solutions for Massive Energy Savings in Data Centres
Onsemi, has unveiled a power solution that promises to significantly improve data centre energy efficiency.
The combination of onsemi’s latest generation T10 PowerTrench family and EliteSiC 650V MOSFETs offers unparalleled efficiency and high thermal performance in a smaller footprint, potentially reducing global data center energy consumption by up to 10 TeraWatts annually.
As data centers become increasingly power-hungry due to the growing processing requirements of AI workloads, the need for energy efficiency is paramount. AI-supported engine requests require more than 10 times the power compared to typical search engine requests, and data centre power needs are expected to reach an estimated 1,000 TWh globally within the next two years.
onsemi’s solution addresses the power losses that occur during the energy conversion process, which can result in an energy loss of approximately 12%. By implementing the T10 PowerTrench family and EliteSiC 650V solution, data centres can reduce these power losses by an estimated 1%.
If adopted globally, this could lead to a reduction in energy consumption equivalent to the power required to fully power nearly one million homes per year.
The EliteSiC 650V MOSFET offers superior switching performance and lower device capacitances, enabling higher efficiency in data centres and energy storage systems. Compared to the previous generation, these new silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs have halved the gate charge and reduced both the energy stored in output capacitance (Eoss) and the output charge (Qoss) by 44%.
The T10 PowerTrench Family, engineered to handle high currents crucial for DC-DC power conversion stages, offers increased power density and superior thermal performance in a compact footprint.
“AI and electrification are reshaping our world and skyrocketing power demands. Accelerating innovation in power semiconductors to improve energy efficiency is key to enabling these technological megatrends,” said Simon Keeton, group president, Power Solutions Group, onsemi.
He also added that their “latest solution can significantly reduce power losses that occur during the energy conversion process and have a meaningful impact on the demands for the next generation of data centers.”
The combined solution also meets the stringent Open Rack V3 (ORV3) base specification required by hyperscale operators to support the next generation of high-power processors. onsemi, recognized as a Fortune 500® company and included in the Nasdaq-100 Index® and S&P 500® index, is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future, focusing on automotive and industrial end-markets.
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