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Power On. In the Negative Space.

GECritical Power

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Overview

Throughout our history, we have developed innovations that meet the demands of an ever-changing market. Our approach is explorative; reimagining possibilities that create revolutionary change.

It is with this foundation that we sought out to address a central issue that affects all our customers: the need for more space. With that in mind, we developed a concept we call “Designing in the Negative Space”.

So, what is “negative space”? Quite simply, it is the un-claimable, wasted or inaccessible space on a board or chip. Whether it is created by mechanical or thermal restrictions, serves as a power channel or is claimed by other functions (such as management or support), the end result is the same. It cannot be used. Until now.

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Freedom from Mechanical Constraints with the Dual DLynx*

Traditionally, designers would have to compromise their plans due to the fact that power supplies typically need physical clearance around them of 4mm. Such is the case when power is placed directly on the board. With a power hungry consumer market only pushing performance requirements higher, designers are quickly finding options to accommodate these demands becoming scarce. However, with the arrival of our Dual DLynx, customers now have a single, dual output module that produces twice the amount of power while saving valuable space on their board.

From networking boards and storage units to data center applications, the Dual DLynx is ideal for a wide range of uses. With a 25% reduction in board space requirements, this module provides significant design value to users. Because it features adaptive voltage scaling for power reduction, the Dual DLynx achieves and maintains cost savings.

TWO SINGLE OUTPUT MODULES 735 mm2

ONE DUAL OUTPUT MODULE550 mm2

Combine TWO

Single Output

Modules into

ONE Dual

Output Module

Unusable Space

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Recapturing Lost Space from Mechanical/ Thermal Restrictions with the SlimLynx*

Every designer knows that airflow is crucial in transforming feasibility into reality. A conventional power unit might have a height of six to twelve millimeters. Those modules do not offer the flexibility needed in achieving today’s complex design considerations, making them a challenge to use.

Enter the SlimLynx. With its innovative design, this component can be placed either on the back side of the board or underneath the mezzanine (middle level) making the low height area of the main PCB usable for power. This slim 2.9mm, low profile module is a fully insulated and self-sustaining unit, allowing it to be mounted near traditional heat sinks. The SlimLynx is the ideal solution for designers facing height, airflow and space sensitive applications.

Wasted Space Under Board

ONE MODULE ON TOP OF BOARD12A

ONE MODULE UNDER THE BOARD12A

12A

12A

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Enhanced Features with the GigaDLynx*

Feature limitations occur when board area is used for separate current, voltage, temperature measurement and tight set point controls. As the need for digital communication capabilities and power consumption continue to escalate, current technology needs to rapidly evolve.

The GE solution to this ongoing issue is the GigaDLynx. With a cost efficient, open frame design, this module offers a compact, 755 mm2 platform that allows designers to recapture 23% of previously lost board space by integrating features and eliminating external components. . This new product offers a broad spectrum of input voltage range (4.5Vdc - 14 Vdc) and expands digital communication capacities and power density potential. Additional digital features, accessible using the industry standard PMBus, provide even more functionality than previous generation converters.

ONE POWER MODULE, PLUS ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS987 mm2

INTEGRATED POWER MODULE AND DIGITALLY ENABLED CONTROLS 755 mm2

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Improve Transient Performance with Tunable Loop*

External capacitors have long served as power solutions, but they can only be used uniformly without modifications and take up valuable board space.

Aiming to reduce dependence on external capacitors and energy-holding components for power, we developed enhanced transient compensation, which effectively lessens capacitance requirements. The latest generation of power modules employ GE’s patented Tunable Loop technology, which regulates the release of stored power and increases aperture capabilities. Rather than relying on “auto” tuning with the resulting compromised performance, GE gives you the ability to truly optimize transient performance while minimizing the size of your capacitor banks. Also, as opposed to component on/off function limitations, the capacitors can now be tuned to provide what’s needed when it’s needed, making them fully customizable. We’ve minimized the amount of necessary capacitors and returned board space back to designers.

258mm2 68mm2

Fewer Capacitors,More Power

in Less Space

Capacitors 12A 12A

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Eliminate Thermal Constraints with the CLP0212*

Traditionally, power supplies with inbuilt fan(s) employ convection cooling but take up space. But how “cool” would it be to design a power supply without a fan?

The CLP0212 is a fanless, open frame power supply designed for space constrained applications. It uses both conductive and convection cooling to remove heat and offers 90% efficiency.

Smaller, Open FramePower Module

ENCLOSED POWER MODULE COOLED W/ EXTERNAL FAN 21 cubic inches

“FANLESS” CONDUCTIVE COOLING 11.2 cubic inches

200 W

200 W

Fan

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Reconfiguring Power Distribution with the GP100*

Commercial power enters datacenter buildings as 3-phase industrial voltages such as 380Vac or 480Vac which is typically converted to single phase 220Vac or 240Vac power to comply with the needs of equipment housed inside the data center computing racks. The traditional approach has been to turn the industrial 3-phase power to single-phase before it enters the datacenter computing rack. To facilitate this process, AC Power Distribution Units (PDU’s) located in the computing rack, break the 3-phase power into three single-phase feeders connected to three physical single-phase rectifiers. This distribution method introduces the possibility that one phase may present unbalanced phases to the AC grid in the event of a single rectifier failure. Furthermore, it requires constant management and maintenance procedures to ensure efficiency, uptime, and functionality.

In addition, the common technique of splitting 3-phase power into single-phase “legs” needs a commercial transformer to be present at the building’s commercial power entrance in order to introduce a “neutral” leg as required to operate the single-phase rectifiers.

Because this module operates directly off of 3-phase industrial power, the single phase conversion process and neutral wire presence have been removed. This means that each GP100 rectifier always presents a phase balanced load to the AC grid, allowing valuable resources to be allocated to other areas and produces OpEx cost stability.

The GP100 also provides users a significant CapEx savings as it completely eliminates the need of utilizing a costly 3φ Power Distribution Unit and saves up to six racks of physical space.

Integrated Power

Dist. Unit

3-PHASE POWER DIST. UNIT (PDU) W/ THREE, 3 kW RECTIFIERS16 RU Rack Space w/ 9 kW

SINGLE 6 kW PHASE-BALANCING RECTIFIER 10 RU Rack Space w/ 12 kW

3–Phase PDU

1φ 3 kW 1φ 3 kW 1φ 3 kW 3φ 6 kW 3φ 6 kW

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Maximize Efficiency in Your Data Center with OneStep Edge*

The International Data Corporation estimates that data center capacity - just that related to the Internet of Things (network of Internet-connected physical devices such as Wi-Fi appliances and tablet computers) - will increase 750% between 2014 and 2019. (Source: IDC’s Impact of Internet of Things on Datacenter Demand and Operations Study, April 2015.)

At GE Critical Power, we analyze and develop new ways to create impactful solutions that improve efficiency, reduce Total Cost of Ownership, and enhance your bottom line. By building upon the innovative GP100 rectifier, we have generated a platform that will transform the reliability of your infrastructure while implementing cost saving measures.

Our OneStep Edge is a new technology that completely removes power supplies from the equipment rack, leaving 42RU of usable space. This product incorporates an efficient architecture that minimizes power conversion steps and limits critical energy loss. By lessening your workload, decreasing cost, and reducing the amount of downtime necessary to swap out equipment, we are providing your business the powerful tools its needs for sustainability and healthy growth.

With OneStep Edge, less is truly more.

5 U for Power

37Servers

42 Servers

5 U Space Lost to Power

PDU in Rear Corner Feeds 5 PowerRectifiers on Side

5” Unusable SpaceBetween Servers

and Cabinet

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*Registered trademark of the General Electric Company.The GE brand, logo, and lumination are trademarks of the General Electric Company. © 2015 General Electric Company.Information provided is subject to change without notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions.

DEA-627, Rev. 10/2015

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GE Critical Power. Innovating for our customers, going beyond what’s already being done today, and reimagining what’s possible to meet the future head-on. Power On. In the Negative Space.