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Dr. Don Tan
IEEE 副主席 美国工程院院士；
IEEE PELS前主席、IEEE Fellow Title：Data Center Challenges: Powering “the AI Factories” |
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Abstract： Recent studies predict the power level per rack in data centers is going from 100kW to 1MW (Microsoft, Google, and Meta). The overall electricity demand for “AI factories” is doubling to 1,000 TWh annually by 2030 (EPRI and Deloitte). “The end of AI is energy” sentiment reflects the severity of the “Power Wall” challenge (No conventional solutions). Breaking this seemingly-impossible “Power Wall” requires technical breakthroughs in the entire AI hardware/software ecosystems. Solution space includes, but not limited to, Energy-efficient large-language models, Liquid cooling from chip direct to plate, Immersion cooling with oil, Next-gen GPUs, TPUs and ASIC accelerators, HBM4 memories, WLP and specialized optical interconnects, Small modular nuclear reactors, Quantum computing and Fusion. Power connection/generation, distribution, processing and management are critical. Main steps for powering computing industry are briefly reviewed, focusing on power, thermal management, and networking. Energy-efficient architecture are then discussed. Flexible electronic Large Power Transformers (FeLPTs) are emerging as a critical technology node. FeLPTs circuit options and challenges in interfacing with power grids are discussed. Structured microgrids, stand-alone or connected, are natural for efficient data center power parks. Desired features for UPS systems, together with its required storage capacity, are then presented. Potential in-rack, off-board, and on-board power processing circuits, including vertical power distribution, and system solutions are then explored.
Biography： Dr. Don Tan is Founder/CTO, E2+ Systems. He served as Distinguished Engineer/Fellow/Center Director at a Fortune 500 corporation. Don is Member of US National Academy of Engineering, IEEE Fellow. He earned his Ph.D. from Caltech.
A visionary technical leader in ultra-efficient power conversion and electronic energy systems, Don has pioneered breakthrough innovations with high impact industry firsts and record performances, receiving recognitions from the highest level of Government. His hardware on JWST is functioning flawlessly millions of miles away from the earth. Dr. Tan’s professional leadership and services include IEEE VP & TAB Chair, Division II Director, IEEE Fellow Committee Chair, President of PELS, Founding President of TEC, Founding Editor-in-Chief of JESTPE, General Conference Chair of APEC (IEEE 4th largest), IEEE/Google Little Box Challenge Chair, IEEE/DoD P1515/1573 Standards Working Group Chairs, and PELS LAC Chapter Chair. He is Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) and IEEE Transportation Electrification Council (TEC). Don received IEEE PELS Middlebrook Achievement Award, McMurry Industry Achievement Award, Distinguished Achievement Award for Aerospace, Owen, Jr. Distinguished Service Award, JESTPE Prize Paper Award, JANNAF In-Space Propulsion Award, AIAA System Development Award, AAEOY Engineer of the Year Award, NGST Distinguished Patent Award, and NGST President Award for Innovation. |
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论文初稿提交截止时间
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2026年6月30日 2026年7月20日
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2026年7月15日 2026年7月30日
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专题讲座征集截止时间
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2026年7月15日 2026年7月30日
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论文录用通知时间
( 2026年8月15日 )
论文终稿提交时间
( 2026年9月15日 )
报名系统开放时间
( 2026年8月16日 )
大会时间
( 2026年11月5-8日 )
展览时间
( 2026年11月6日-7日 )
