Microfluidics Enhances AI Chip Performance

Data center rack density has risen rapidly in recent years. Operators are cramming more computing power into each server rack to meet the needs of AI and other high-performance computing applications. That means that each rack needs more kilowatts of energy, and ultimately generates more heat. Cooling infrastructure has struggled to keep pace.

“Rack densities have gone from an average of 6 kilowatts per rack eight years ago to the point where racks are now shipping with 270 kW,” says David Holmes,…