Solid and hybrid capacitors improve stability in generative AI server power supplies.
The NIC Components NSP series, including solid polymer and hybrid capacitors, offer the features required to enable manufacturers to improve stability in generative AI power supply designs.
The NSP family of capacitors, with the NSPG, NSPx and NSPE-UT series, addresses the growing performance requirements of generative AI power supply units (PSUs), specifically the need to maintain stable voltage delivery during high-current surges required by modern processors. These capacitors exhibit low ESR, high resistance to heat, and high ripple current capability characteristics.
The NSPG series of solid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors provide an extended operating temperature range and are engineered to handle high ripple currents, making them suitable for the input and output stages of voltage regulator modules (VRMs). With capacitance ranges of 6.8µF to 1,000µF and voltage ratings from 2.5V to 80V, the NSPG series supports the current demands of generative AI workloads.
To support high-density board layouts, NIC Components offers the NSP, NSPT, and NSPY featuring a flat chip surface-mount package. These solid polymer capacitors offer a low-profile solution for low-voltage power rails, enabling efficient use of space in server racks and compact power modules.
The NSPE-UT series utilizes a hybrid construction consisting of a conductive polymer liquid electrolyte optimized for performance in higher voltage systems ranging from 16V to 80V. The hybrid design enables the capacitors to handle high ripple currents while withstanding operating temperatures of up to 150°C for 4,000 hours, ensuring longevity in thermally constrained power supply units.