MILPITAS, CA, Mar 11, 2026 – Empower Semiconductor will present its Crescendo vertical power delivery (VPD) platform at the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), scheduled for March 22-26, 2026, in San Antonio, TX. The company will also preview next-generation power delivery technology intended to increase current density for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) processors.
The VPD platform targets systems where processors operate in multi-kilowatt power domains and require high current levels. At APEC, Empower will demonstrate customer implementations of Crescendo VPD. The company will also present its silicon capacitor technology, designed to support power integrity in AI and HPC platforms.
“Power is no longer an afterthought in AI systems – it’s the bottleneck that directly defines the performance,” said Trey Roessig, CTO and SVP Engineering, Empower Semiconductor. “Our first generation Crescendo set the modular and scalable state-of-the-art for multi-kilowatt processors. With Crescendo HD, we’re raising the bar on power density and reaching the 5A/mm² barrier demanded by the next generation AI platforms.”
According to Jack Egan, research analyst at Charter Equity Research, “Many of the large semiconductor players will be allocated the bulk of voltage regulator volumes in the near and intermediate term, while startups, like Empower Semiconductor, will have significant opportunities to compete in the long term. Empower’s strong technological capabilities and engagements with xPU providers position it well for growing adoption of VPD.”
Source: Empower Semiconductor
About Empower Semiconductor
Empower Semiconductor, founded in 2014, is a private company headquartered in San Jose, CA, specializing in power management solutions within the semiconductor industry. The company offers integrated voltage regulators (IVRs) and silicon capacitors designed to enhance power efficiency and density in electronic devices. The products serve sectors requiring advanced power management, including data centers, mobile devices, communications, and AI applications. Empower’s technology aims to reduce the energy footprint and total cost of ownership for data centers, thereby powering the AI revolution. Empower’s power density and efficiency advancements position it as a key player in addressing the power demands of electronic systems.