SAN JOSE, CA, Mar 12, 2025 – Empower Semiconductor will showcase its scalable on-demand true vertical power architecture for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) processors at the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). During this event, Empower’s chief executive officer and founder, Tim Phillips, will present “Vertical Power Delivery Enables Higher Performance from xPU and AI Products,” on March 19.
With Empower’s FinFast technology, the Crescendo platform integrates all power components into one ultra-thin device. The design allows relocation beneath the processor, removing the need for a decoupling capacitor bank. The solution reduces AI power supply size by 5x and improves power delivery efficiency, cutting power distribution losses by 5-20% compared to lateral current transmission.
“AI is presenting the power management challenge of our generation, and Empower’s technology addresses it. Crescendo tackles one of the biggest hurdles in AI-driven data centers – how to deliver the increasing power demands of new processors with the efficiency, responsiveness, and compact footprint required to support their unprecedented performance,” said Phillips. “We have been partnering with industry leaders on multiple platforms since announcing its availability for design last October and are gearing up for production by the end of the year. We’re coming to APEC with a live demo and presentation that highlight the breakthroughs we have achieved.”
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. As of 2024, Empower Semiconductor employs approximately 52 individuals. The company has raised $76.81 million in funding over multiple investment rounds, reflecting investor confidence in its innovative power management solutions. Empower’s power density and efficiency advancements position it as a key player in addressing the increasing power demands of modern electronic systems.