The impact of artificial intelligence is driving the global demand for data center energy, and this growing demand highlights the need for an efficient and reliable energy supply for servers. Infineon Technologies has opened a new chapter in the field of energy supply for AI systems and has unveiled a roadmap for energy-efficient power supplies (PSUs) specifically designed to meet the current and future energy needs of AI data centers.
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, the energy consumption of data centers is becoming increasingly prominent. Against this backdrop, Infineon has introduced an unprecedented PSU performance class with its new server power supply unit (PSU) with a power output capability of up to 12 kW, which integrates three different semiconductor materials, silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in a single module, to significantly improve the performance, efficiency and reliability of the power supply. Among them, the efficiency of the 12 kW PSU is an astonishing 97.5%, which means that it has very little loss when converting power, and can provide more stable and efficient energy for the data center.
Figure: Infineon is developing a 12kW ultra-high-power server power supply
The first models are rated at 8 kW and are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2025. Although the release date of the 12-kilowatt model has not yet been determined, this advancement in technology has paved the way for the future development of data centers. With the continuous advancement of AI algorithms and the wide expansion of applications, the energy demand of data centers is growing rapidly. Infineon's new PSUs will help reduce power consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower operating costs, which is important for achieving sustainable development.
Modern high-performance server GPUs consume up to 1 kilowatt of power per chip and are expected to reach 2 kilowatts or more by the end of the decade. Infineon's 8 kW PSU is capable of supporting "AI racks" with an output power of 300 kW and above, which will greatly meet the strong demand for power from AI servers and bring new solutions to the entire power supply chain of the AI industry.
As one of the major contributors to global power consumption, data centers have always been the focus of attention in the industry. It is predicted that by 2030, data centers will account for 7% of global electricity consumption. Infineon's new PSUs not only improve the energy efficiency of data centers, but also help drive green development across the industry and reduce environmental impact.
From a technical point of view, this is made possible by the unique combination of three semiconductor materials, SiC, SiC and GaN. These technologies help improve the sustainability and reliability of AI servers and data center systems. Innovative semiconductors based on wide bandgap materials such as SiC and GaN are key to driving conscious and efficient use of energy for decarbonization.
