High-power µModule regulator eases data centre cooling requirements

Analog Devices has expanded its suite of Power by Linear µModule regulators with the LTM4700 step-down DC-DC power regulator, which merges the highest power in its class with the energy efficient performance required to lessen data centre infrastructure cooling demands. Configured as dual 50A or single 100A configuration, the new device’s package technology allows an increasing server density and boosts data centre throughout and computational power with least impact on system size and cooling costs. The device's highly integrated, component-on-package design incorporates onboard memory, data conversion circuitry and digital interface, decreasing it to nearly half the size of competing devices. Applications include high-speed computing and optical networking systems, cloud computing, communication infrastructure, and PCIe boards, as well as industrial, medical, and test and measurement equipment. "Efficient cooling is a crucial issue affecting data centres globally,” said Chris Mann, VP of Power Products, Analog Devices. “Growing demand for higher-throughput, cloud-based computing services is placing a strain on current data centre infrastructures and requires a new approach to thermal dissipation. The LTM4700 effectively addresses this issue, allowing data center operators to increase the density – and performance – of their servers.”