Big demanding applications such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and bog data mining are driving CPU/GPU/ASIC (‘XPU’) processor operating currents to hundreds of Amperes. As these currents increase, the remaining short distance to the XPU, the ‘last inch’ in point-of-load power architectures, have become a limiting factor in XPU performance and total system efficiency.

It has been announced that Vicor has introduced the Power-on-Package modular current multipliers for high performance, high current, CPU/GPU/ASIC (‘XPU’) processors. By freeing up XPU socket pins and eliminating losses associated with delivery of current from the motherboard to the XPU, Vicor’s Power-on-Package solution enables higher current delivery for maximum XPU performance.

  Higher power levels are being handled in smaller spaces meaning that remaining losses are concentrated in the same small area or volume. Thermal considerations can be the critical path to a successful design, says Kim Mosley, Vicor

Ruggedised modular DC/DC converters in a thermally adept, low profile (9.3 mm) VIA package, have been introduced by Vicor as the VIA DCM family and have a wide input voltage range specifications and isolated, regulated high efficiency outputs. The new DC/DC converter family, features enhanced functionality and performance, including EMI filtering, transient protection, inrush current limiting, as well as a secondary-referenced control interf...

  The PI3526-00-LGIZ is the latest addition to the Cool-Power ZVS Buck Regulator Portfolio with a 48V (30-60Vin) input. The PI352x is a higher current offering to the existing PI354x portfolio enabling scalable power options for 48V Direct to Point of Load (PoL) applications. The PI3526-00-LGIZ is a 12V output regulator, supplying up to 18A, packaged in a 10x14mm LGA SiP package.

  The latest webinar available from Vicor, is presented by industry expert Travis Williams, and is available on demand. In the presentation he describes and explains how to develop better power systems for battery applications.

The latest addition to Vicor's cool-power ZVS buck regulator portfolio is the PI3525-00-LGIZ with a 48V (30-60Vin) input. The PI352x is a higher current offering to the existing PI354x portfolio enabling scalable power options for 48V Direct to Point of Load (PoL) applications. The PI3525-00-LGIZ is a 5V output regulator, supplying up to 20A, packaged in a 10x14mm LGA SiP package.

  The DCM in a ChiP package is an isolated, regulated DC/DC converter, operating from an unregulated, wide range input to generate an isolated DC output. With its high frequency zero-voltage switching (ZVS) topology, the DCM converter consistently delivers high efficiency across the input line range.

The DCM in a VIA Package is a ruggedised modular DC/DC converter that operates from an unregulated, wide range input, to generate an isolated and regulated high efficiency output, with what the company claims to be much higher power densities than competitive products.

The DCM in a VIA Package is a ruggedized modular DC/DC converter operating from an unregulated, wide range input, to generate an isolated and regulated high efficiency output with much higher power densities than competitive products. The new DCMs offer power system engineers a better brick with their enhanced functional integration by incorporating EMI filtering, transient protection, inrush current limiting, and a secondary-referenced control i...

The DCM in a ChiP package is an isolated, regulated DC/DC converter, operating from an unregulated, wide range input to generate an isolated DC output. With its high frequency Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) topology, the DCM converter consistently delivers high efficiency across the input line range. 

Vicor has announced the addition of two buck-boost regulators to its Cool-Power ZVS Regulator portfolio. Delivering up to 150W at greater than 97% efficiency, these Cool-Power Regulators incorporate Vicor’s proprietary high frequency zero-voltage switching (ZVS) technology and feature best-in-class conversion efficiency, power density, and performance. 

Vicor has announced four additional DC/DC converters deployed in the rugged, chassis-mountable versions of its DCM isolated, regulated DC/DC converter family. This extends the family with two 28V nominal products (a 180W device with 5V output and a 320W device with 15V output) and two 270V nominal products (two 500W devices with 12V and 28V outputs) in VIA packages.

The power industry is changing, as complex and compact electronic products and systems have driven demand for ever smaller, more efficient and cost effective power systems. Vicor is reacting to these changes, and Electronic Specifier Editor Joe Bush spoke to the company’s VP, Global Sales & Marketing, Phil Davies, about its new direction and the benefits this offers to power system design engineers.

Vicor has announced the introduction of Power System Designer, its online design tool which gives system designers the means to optimise end-to-end power systems leveraging the company's Power Component Design Methodology and power components.

  Allowing power system designers to immediately begin operating and evaluating a complete power system solution featuring the industry’s thinnest, highest performance, highest density power components, Vicor announces its AC to PoL Development Kit (ACPoL DKit).

Factorized Power Architecture modules from Vicor enable 48V Direct-to-PoL operation to power CPUs, GPUs, ASICs and DDR memories from a 48V distribution bus.

Vicor has expanded its family of high density PFM AC/DC FEMs in the rugged VIA package that offers superior cooling performance and versatility in converter mounting. Featuring an 85-264VAC input range input range, PFC and a fully isolated 24 or 48VDC output, the modules deliver 400W of isolated, regulated, DC output power at efficiencies up to 93%.

Vicor and Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement that extends the reach of Vicor’s worldwide sales network and provides Mouser with a new and differentiated power module solution portfolio. This partnership positions Vicor to cultivate new customers across a range of markets by enhancing customers’ ease of access to Vicor’s rapidly growing portfolio of power conversion and regulation modules.

The implementation of complex multi-rail power solutions that combine high efficiency and high power density with excellent thermal performance is being greatly eased with the development of a new generation of power components that can be used as the building blocks of complete power systems. By Robert Russell, Vice President Product Marketing, Power Solutions, Vicor.