Motivation.As artificial intelligence(AI)workloads escalate exponentially,ultra-thin,high-efficiency voltage regulator modules(VRMs)with exceptional power density become essential for backside-mounted configurations[1...Motivation.As artificial intelligence(AI)workloads escalate exponentially,ultra-thin,high-efficiency voltage regulator modules(VRMs)with exceptional power density become essential for backside-mounted configurations[1].Thus,highdensity multiphase DC−DC converters are pivotal for implementing vertical power delivery(VPD)architectures in XPU platforms.Strategically positioning these converters beneath processors and maximizing spatial utilization enables core rail currents exceeding 2 kA while significantly reducing the power distribution network(PDN)losses compared to conventional solutions.The VPD configuration elevates system-level energy efficiency with>100 W power saving per processor,yielding megawatt-scale savings in a datacenter that uses~100000 processors.The synergy of 48 V power conversion architectures and advanced packaging techniques enables the industry’s commitment to balancing computational demands with CO_(2)emission reduction and environmental sustainability.展开更多
The Godson project with an R＆D history of 10 years is an independent national program of China that aims at developing advanced microprocessor technologies based on fundamental research and commercialization of the c...The Godson project with an R＆D history of 10 years is an independent national program of China that aims at developing advanced microprocessor technologies based on fundamental research and commercialization of the chip technology. We will give a comprehensive presentation of the Godson project, including its history, technical roadmaps, and several unique technical merits.展开更多
文摘Motivation.As artificial intelligence(AI)workloads escalate exponentially,ultra-thin,high-efficiency voltage regulator modules(VRMs)with exceptional power density become essential for backside-mounted configurations[1].Thus,highdensity multiphase DC−DC converters are pivotal for implementing vertical power delivery(VPD)architectures in XPU platforms.Strategically positioning these converters beneath processors and maximizing spatial utilization enables core rail currents exceeding 2 kA while significantly reducing the power distribution network(PDN)losses compared to conventional solutions.The VPD configuration elevates system-level energy efficiency with>100 W power saving per processor,yielding megawatt-scale savings in a datacenter that uses~100000 processors.The synergy of 48 V power conversion architectures and advanced packaging techniques enables the industry’s commitment to balancing computational demands with CO_(2)emission reduction and environmental sustainability.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 60736012 and 60673146the National High Technology Research and Development 863 Program of China under Grant Nos. 2008AA110901 and 2007AA01Z114the National Basic Research 973 Program of China under Grant No. 2005CB321600
文摘The Godson project with an R＆D history of 10 years is an independent national program of China that aims at developing advanced microprocessor technologies based on fundamental research and commercialization of the chip technology. We will give a comprehensive presentation of the Godson project, including its history, technical roadmaps, and several unique technical merits.
