Navitas Launches 10 kW DC-DC Platform for AI Data Centers with 98.5% Efficiency
Event summary
- Navitas Semiconductor unveiled a 10 kW DC-DC power platform with up to 98.5% peak efficiency and 1 MHz switching frequency, designed for next-gen AI data centers.
- The all-GaN platform achieves 2.1 kW/in³ power density in a full-brick package (61 × 116 × 11 mm) and supports 800 V–to–50 V and + / - 400 V–to–50 V architectures.
- The platform will be evaluated by key data center customers and debut at APEC, March 22–26 in San Antonio, TX.
- Navitas claims the solution enables faster, cooler, and more sustainable AI data center operations.
The big picture
Navitas' breakthrough in DC-DC power platforms addresses the escalating power demands of AI data centers, which require between 100- and 1,000-times more compute per query. The shift to 800 VDC infrastructure is critical for supporting the rapid expansion of AI workloads, positioning Navitas at the forefront of this technological transition. The company's focus on efficiency and sustainability aligns with broader industry trends toward greener data center operations.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly key data center customers will integrate the 10 kW DC-DC platform into their operations.
- Market Impact
- Whether Navitas can sustain its leadership in GaN and SiC power semiconductors amid growing competition.
- Technological Scaling
- The pace at which AI data centers will transition to 800 VDC infrastructure, driven by Navitas' solution.
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