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DC-DC Power Module, Phase 1 (Technical Specification Development)

Project Lead: Randy Malik, IBM Project Lead: Rick Fishbune		End-of-Project Webinar DC-DC Power Module Phase 1 End-of-Project Webinar, presented by David Mohr (HP) (October 30, 2014). This webinar presentation is for iNEMI members only. Public Version: DC-DC Power Module Phase 1 End-of-Project Webinar (October 30, 2014). Project Statement and Statement of Work Project Statement (Version 1.1; January 23, 2013) Statement of Work (Version 2.1; January 23, 2013) Presentations There was a Statement of Work review session held on February 28-March 1, 2013. Presentation (February 28, 2013) EMerge Alliance Overview, by Brian Patterson, Chairman of EMerge Alliance (October 24, 2013) Scope of Work The first phase of this project will deliver a technical specification that includes a complete assessment of the high-voltage DC–DC module — with UL and other safety certification requirements — that can be used to build a prototype module. Phase 2 of the project is expected to include the building and testing of prototype modules based on the specification developed in Phase 1. Background There is a lack of standardized high voltage DC-DC power module for cheaper, smaller and higher efficiency solution in the area of high voltage DC (HVDC) power systems. As such, a specification is needed to establish a standardized module that can be used throughout the industry: AC distribution power system for IT equipment Higher cost for AC UPS Lower efficiency and reliability issue for multiple AC/DC conversion 48V DC distribution to Telco equipment Insufficient power delivery due to lower voltage for future Datacenters 380V DC distribution (HVDC) on the horizon Higher efficiency and reliability due to less conversion Higher power distribution due to higher voltage 380VDC – 12V DC module in existing Datacenters AC distribution Low cost Rack solution by AC – 380V Rectifier and 380VDC – 12V DC module Project Objectives Address most, if not all, the electrical and mechanical specifications in this project for a DC-DC module. Provide the participants with a specification that includes a complete assessment of the High Voltage DC-DC module and safety certification requirements. Will provide many benefits to industry including: Cost benefit - Industry standard product Improvements in time-to-market - Specification and multiple sources for developing the product Introduction of HV technology on system boards that provide Low cost power solution compared to the company proprietary expensive solutions and Overall cost merit of the power system in a Datacenter over the existing AC–DC systems. Cost/Size/Efficiency merits - Narrow input voltage range for 380V DC proposed for higher efficiency and Lower DC distribution losses (I2R) due to lower current Meeting the future power demand (5X more) - 380V DC distribution over 48V DC distribution Project Focus Documentation and evaluation on the feasibility of a High Voltage (380V) DC input to a 12V DC output module that included: Feasibility review of size and power capability Research on new devices/materials Technical feasibility study and identification of dependencies for the specification Assessment on time to market of the DC-DC module Development of a technical specification for a 380V DC input to 12V DC output module. For Additional Information Mark Schaffer +1 512-468-9596 marks@inemi.org