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Navitas' new ‘IntelliWeave' Control Technique Powers Next-Gen AI Data Centers above 99% Efficiency
Premier Financial Premier Financial (US:PFC) GlobeNewswire News Room·2024-10-18 20:05

Core Insights - Navitas Semiconductor is introducing 'IntelliWeave', a new digital control technique aimed at enhancing power supply efficiency for AI data centers at the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Expo [1][3] - The demand for energy-efficient solutions is increasing due to the growing energy needs of AI and cloud applications, making power consumption reduction a priority for data center operators [1] Group 1: IntelliWeave Technology - IntelliWeave's digital control achieves the highest system efficiencies with features like precision current sharing, ultra-fast dynamic response, and minimal phase error [2] - The patented dual-loop and dual-feed-forward interleaving control enables absolute zero voltage switching (ZVS) across the full-load range, maximizing efficiency [2] - The digital control for Critical Conduction Mode (CRM) interleaving Power Factor Control (PFC) results in a 30% reduction in power losses compared to existing Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) solutions [2] Group 2: Performance Metrics - A 500 kHz GaN-based interleaving 3.2 kW CRM PFC power supply unit (PSU) has demonstrated a peak efficiency of 99.3%, including EMI filter loss [2] Group 3: Event Details - The IEEE ECCE 2024 event will take place in Phoenix, Arizona from October 20th to 24th, featuring technical sessions and discussions on energy conversion advancements [3] - Tao Wei, Director at Navitas, will present on the novel digital control for a GaN-based CRM interleaved TP PFC on October 21st [3] Group 4: Company Overview - Navitas Semiconductor, founded in 2014, is a pure-play next-generation power-semiconductor company with a focus on GaNFast™ and GeneSiC™ technologies [3] - The company has over 250 patents issued or pending and offers the industry's first 20-year GaNFast warranty, being the first semiconductor company to achieve CarbonNeutral® certification [3]