Infineon and TI join Nvidia's supply chain, opening up the AI power supply market with hard power
AI computing hardware is iteratively accelerated, and the server power architecture is fully upgraded.Recently, Infineon and Texas Instruments (TI) have officially entered theNVIDIA GB200Supply chain, undertaking the supply of voltage regulator components, breaking the previous MPS exclusive supply pattern, relying on SiC, GaN third-generation semiconductor technology and high-end power solutions, strongly entering the high-growth AI power supply track.
1. The supply chain landscape is rewritten, and the two giants enter the AI server market
NVIDIA's new generation GB200 AI server power supply core components have shifted from a single supplier to diversified supply.
Relying on the advantages of high-voltage, high-power density, and high-energy-efficiency power devices, Infineon and TI successfully introduced the platform to meet the high power consumption, strong heat dissipation, and high reliability requirements of AI servers, becoming the core winners of the AI power supply track.
2. Infineon: Silicon + SiC + GaN trinity, anchoring high-power solutions for data centers
Complete AI power routingLay out a full range of server PSUs of 3kW, 3.3kW, 8kW, and 12kW; the 8kW solution can support AI racks of more than 300kW, and the power density has jumped significantly, from 32W/in³ to
100W/in³, significantly reducing space, cooling and operation and maintenance costs.
Deep integration of wide bandgap materialsFusion
Silicon MOS, SiC silicon carbide, GaN gallium nitrideThe three types of devices are collaboratively designed, and the overall machine efficiency can reach 97.5%; relying on mature product matrices such as CoolSiC, CoolGaN, and OptiMOS, it is suitable for high-voltage and high-frequency AI power supply scenarios.
Construction of industrial chain barriers
- Acquired GaN Systems to complement gallium nitride core technology;
- landing8-inch 300mm GaNMass production technology to reduce costs and increase production;
- Deepen the long-term cooperation with Wolfspeed SiC materials, superimpose Cold Split cutting technology, and improve the utilization rate of silicon carbide materials;
- Continue to iterate on 650V/1200V SiC MOS, 700V GaN transistors, and high-voltage silicon-based power devices.
Infineon has successfully copied and implemented automotive-grade third-generation semiconductor technology into AI data centers, which has become the core confidence for entering Nvidia's supply chain.
3. Texas Instruments TI: GaN iteration + advanced packaging to strengthen the advantages of high-density power supply
Focus on mass production of GaN technologyWe have been deeply involved in gallium nitride power devices for a long time and accelerated the upgrade of GaN production line from 6-inch to
8 inches, large-scale cost reduction; launched the integrated GaN power IPM module DRV7308, with a driving efficiency of 99% and a 55% reduction in equipment size.
MagPack innovative packaging technologyThe self-developed high-density power supply package reduces the module size by 50% and doubles the power density. It simultaneously optimizes EMI electromagnetic interference and improves conversion efficiency, perfectly adapting to the narrow space and complex electromagnetic environment of the AI server.
Analog power long-term barriersWith profound technical accumulation in the fields of power management, voltage conversion, and digital isolation, it can provide a complete set of stable and streamlined AI server power control solutions to lower customer design thresholds.
4. Industry competition escalates, and third-generation semiconductors become a core watershed
The power consumption of AI large computing power chips continues to rise, leading to comprehensive upgrades of server power supplies and rack power supply systems.
SiC, GaN wide bandgap semiconductorsBecome the industry standard.
In addition to Infineon and TI, major international manufacturers such as ST, ON Semiconductor, Renesas, and Rohm are simultaneously focusing on the AI power device track. Competition in the power supply market extends from the consumer, industrial, and automotive fields to the high-end data center market.
5. Industry Summary
AI Inspur drives structural changes in power supply hardware, with power density, energy efficiency, and high-voltage stability becoming core indicators.Infineon and TI have successfully entered the supply chain of leading AI chip manufacturers by virtue of their advanced third-generation semiconductor technology, advanced packaging capabilities and full-link product solutions.In the future, mixed semiconductor material solutions will become the mainstream of AI server power supplies, and the incremental space in the high-end power semiconductor market will continue to be released.