HIRO pushes Europe to the edge with high-performance microdata centers
From supporting brain surgery to driving smart factories while saving power—HIRO is driving Europe to the edge with innovative computing concepts
Layout crowding is a challenge when using a conventional, space-constrained approach
Size of power converter prevents it from being placed close to load
High output current causes large line (I2R) losses
Large bulk-electrolytic caps crowds space near the load
Switcher close to load causes noise
The ideal point-of-load power system
Advantages of factorized power architecture
Minimizes wasted energy
Low EMI
Adjusts for any load
Scales for power demands
High density
Component position flexibility
Fast transient response
Easy, modular design
Modular component design allows for almost unlimited customization and optimization in many different applications
Simplified sensing
The PRM uses the factorized bus current to regulate the voltage on the secondary of the VTM and provides 1% regulation at the PoL without voltage sense lines.
Multiple outputs from a single regulator
One regulator can drive multiple transformation stages (VTM) to provide different PoL voltages.
Bulk capacitance elimination
With its low output impedance, smaller ceramic capacitors (up to 1000x less capacitance) may be used at the VTM input in place of PoL bulk capacitors.
Bi-directional transformation
Select VTMs operate with source power applied to input or output terminals to support bi-directional applications.
Next generation MCD and MCM
Enables Power-on-Package technology and on motherboard for high current XPUs.
Resources
Resources for the design engineer
With AI innovation comes power challenges
Powering genAI is taxing software, hardware and environmental basics. Power modules help achieve higher current density, minimizing the overall impact.
Defining the future of edge computing using micro data centers
The promise of edge computing is being delivered by HIRO. Using Vicor power modules healthcare, education and AI applications are having impact in Europe
Tackling power challenges of genAI data centers
AI training requirements demand a new approach to power distribution to enable peak performance. Vicor Vertical Power Delivery is the optimal approach