Reference Architecture
Architecture definition
Power-tree definition, controller and power-stage evaluation, and board-level development for the compute platform.
Power Electronics
AI Compute Power Architecture
FPGA, GPU or accelerator boards that need a documented power tree before layout.
Reference Architecture
- Application
- Compute and accelerator power
- Work covered
- Architecture, device evaluation and board-level development
- Design Domain
- High-current conversion and telemetry
Project Overview
Board-level power for FPGA, GPU or accelerator boards: a power tree, high-current conversion and multiphase point-of-load regulation.
Engineering Challenge
The conversion path, protection and thermal method need to be fixed before the layout becomes dense.
Engineering Scope
- System architecture and interface definition
- Schematic review and component selection
- Prototype bring-up and laboratory debugging
Engineering Approach
Yunxin writes the power tree, evaluates controllers and power stages, and carries the chosen path into the board.
Engineering Work
- Power-tree definition
- Controller and power-stage evaluation
- Validation planning
Implementation
Deliverables
- Architecture document
- Evaluation notes
- Board implementation