Skycore Partners with Cadence to Create Energy-Efficient Data Center ICs

The explosive surge of artificial intelligence and electrification is driving a sharp increase in energy consumption within data centers. U.S. data center power demand is expected to rise from 147TWh in 2023 to 606TWh by 2030, accounting for 11.7% of the nation's total energy consumption. This surge underscores the critical need for energy-efficient solutions. Skycore, in collaboration with Cadence, is addressing this through innovative power-efficient ICs designed to minimize energy waste and support sustainable advancements in data-driven industries.

Here's how this collaboration is shaping a sustainable future for data-intensive industries and revolutionizing power management systems in the process.

The Power Problem Facing Data Centers

The rapid growth of AI and digital transformation initiatives has made data centers the backbone of modern business infrastructure. However, this progress comes with an undeniable cost. The power conversion systems required to sustain these high-performance data centers are increasingly inefficient, plagued by energy losses and overheating. This inefficiency translates into higher energy costs and complicates sustainability efforts.

Skycore CEO Pere Llimós Muntal effectively contextualizes this challenge, stating, "If you were to take the energy consumption of data centers and compare them to countries, you would find them ranking as the seventh largest energy consumer globally."

The traditional approach to data center energy management is no longer sufficient. Evolving requirements, such as the adoption of higher distribution voltages (e.g., 48V from a previous standard of 12V), highlight the inefficiencies of existing systems. With sustainability increasingly at the forefront of global priorities, organizations are looking for solutions that handle rising computational demands and do so in an environmentally responsible way. Skycore is tackling these challenges by developing advanced IC technology that's optimized for high-density and efficient power conversion.

The Role of Cadence in Skycore's Success

Transforming ambitious designs into reality requires both expertise and innovative tools. Therefore, Skycore has partnered with Cadence to utilize their cloud-based design platforms, accelerating innovation and streamlining development processes.

"Using the OnCloud Cadence service has been a game-changer for us," shares Thomas Souvignet, Skycore's VP of Engineering. "We benefit from having a highly scalable environment where we can access all the computing power and tools we need, with high levels of security—all without the hassle of maintaining local IT infrastructure."

Skycore utilizes Cadence's comprehensive suite of OnCloud tools, including:

• Virtuoso Studio for analog IC design.

• Genus Synthesis Solution and Innovus Implementation System for digital block design and physical implementation.

• The Spectre Simulation platform enables accurate SPICE simulation to verify design integrity.
• Xcelium Logic Simulator handles mixed-signal verification and logic simulation seamlessly.

The flexibility and scalability enabled by Cadence's cloud platforms allow Skycore to tackle increasingly complex design challenges with precision and efficiency. This partnership ensures that Skycore meets today's demands and is prepared to stay ahead of tomorrow's electrification trends.

Shaping the Future of Energy-Efficient Data Centers

The collaboration between Skycore and Cadence isn't just about addressing today's energy demands; it's about setting the pace for innovation in an increasingly electrified world. Combining Skycore's groundbreaking energy-efficient data center IC designs with Cadence's best-in-class design tools, the duo is charting a future where efficiency, scalability, and sustainability go hand in hand.

This partnership comes at a pivotal time. Organizations across industries are navigating seismic shifts driven by AI, electrification, and a global push for lower carbon footprints. The need for more intelligent, more sustainable energy management solutions has never been greater.

Leading the Charge for Sustainability

Skycore's innovative energy-efficient IC solutions hold the potential to change the way we power data centers and beyond. The streamlined capacity delivered through Cadence OnCloud has enhanced Skycore's technological capabilities and showcased a best-in-class example of what efficient cloud solutions can accomplish.

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