xMEMS Labs Inc. has put a tiny fan called µCooling inside high-speed computer connectors for the first time. These special connectors help AI data centers move information around. The fan was created for small phones and other portable devices.
Now, it can cool off little parts that get really hot as the connectors handle more data. Normal cooling systems are too big to reach these parts. The DSP is one piece that gets particularly toasty.
The fan is built from tiny silicon bits. It shoots out quick bursts of air with no sound or vibration. It can pull up to 5 watts of heat away from a single point, which helps the DSP perform better and keeps it running longer.
The air moves through its mini-tunnel, which prevents dust from getting on crucial components, keeping the connector clean and reliable. The fan is compact enough to work with several kinds of connectors.
Industry watchers predict companies will require many more of these high-speed connectors over the next several years. The small fans could be key to that. xMEMS says the fans can be mass-produced and will operate for ages without maintenance.
Now, it can cool off little parts that get really hot as the connectors handle more data. Normal cooling systems are too big to reach these parts. The DSP is one piece that gets particularly toasty.
The fan is built from tiny silicon bits. It shoots out quick bursts of air with no sound or vibration. It can pull up to 5 watts of heat away from a single point, which helps the DSP perform better and keeps it running longer.
The air moves through its mini-tunnel, which prevents dust from getting on crucial components, keeping the connector clean and reliable. The fan is compact enough to work with several kinds of connectors.
Industry watchers predict companies will require many more of these high-speed connectors over the next several years. The small fans could be key to that. xMEMS says the fans can be mass-produced and will operate for ages without maintenance.
