Cutting-Edge Silicon Capacitor Boosts HPC and AI SoCs

The latest innovation in capacitor technology, the EC1005P, is set to transform power integrity in high-performance systems-on-chip (SoCs). This single 16.6-μF capacitor is designed to meet the most demanding power integrity targets commonly encountered in SoCs used for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. With ultra-low impedance up to 1-GHz, the EC1005P can be seamlessly integrated into the substrate or interposer of any SoC, offering unparalleled performance.

The EC1005P ECAP, developed by Empower, harnesses cutting-edge high-performance and high-density silicon capacitor technology to bridge the 'last inch' decoupling gap between voltage regulators and SoC supply pins. By replacing multiple discrete components with a single monolithic device, the EC1005P not only delivers superior electrical performance but also simplifies engineering complexity. Featuring an ultra-low sub-1-picohenry (pH) equivalent series inductance (ESL) and sub-3-milliohm (mΩ) equivalent series resistance (ESR), this capacitor is housed in a compact 3.643- x 3.036-millimeter 120-pad chip-scale package (CSP), with customization options available for different height requirements.

According to Mukund Krishna, senior manager of product marketing at Empower Semiconductor, "The performance demands of SoCs and large computing processors are constantly on the rise. Achieving the necessary power integrity and voltage regulation levels with traditional MLCCs is becoming increasingly challenging. The EC1005P's close-to-ideal parasitic parameters enable SoCs to operate with reduced voltage margining, ultimately leading to lower system power consumption."

The EC1005P ECAP is currently available for sampling and is expected to enter volume production in Q4 2024. This groundbreaking capacitor promises to revolutionize power integrity in high-performance systems, offering enhanced performance and efficiency for the next generation of SoCs.

For more information about the EC1005P and Empower's industry-leading silicon capacitors, visit www.empowersemi.com.