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AmberSemi to Chair an Industry Session at APEC 2026

Amber Semiconductor, Inc. (AmberSemi™), a pioneer in semiconductor technology focusing on power management solutions, is set to take a leading role at the upcoming Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2026. The company has announced its role as chair for an industry session dedicated to exploring advancements in power delivery systems specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) processors in data centers.

Scheduled for March 26, 2026, the session entitled "Vertical Power for AI Data Centers" will feature presentations from distinguished representatives of industry giants including AMD, Nvidia, and Global Foundries. This gathering aims to address the increasing power demands of modern AI infrastructures and propose innovative solutions to meet these challenges.

Overview of the Session

The session will be structured into five critical sections:
1. AI Power: Why Traditional Delivery is Breaking Down - Co-Chaired and presented by Chris Casey, EVP of Operations and Business Development at AmberSemi, this section will highlight the limitations of current power delivery solutions in AI applications.
2. Challenges in AI Data Centers: Solution Requirements for Vertical Power Architectures - Ahmed Abou-Alfotouh, a Senior Fellow and Chief Power Architect at AMD, will discuss the requirements and challenges posed by AI data centers and how vertical power architectures can address these issues.
3. Silicon Technology and the Process Integration Path for Vertical Power - This segment, presented by Ankush Gupta, VP of Power Technologies at Global Foundries, will detail the critical role of silicon technology in developing efficient vertical power solutions.
4. Advancing Magnetic Designs for High-Density Designs - Youssef E. Elasser, Research Scientist at NVIDIA, will present on innovations in magnetic designs that cater to high-density power delivery, which is essential for modern data centers.
5. Technological Advancements Driving Power Density for Vertical Power - Lastly, Chance Dunlap, VP of Engineering at AmberSemi and co-chair of the session, will explain how technological advancements can vastly improve power density in AI processors.

AmberSemi's Contributions

AmberSemi is renowned for its innovative PowerTile™ technology, which significantly enhances power distribution efficiencies within data centers. By allowing for backside placement on a circuit board, PowerTile™ facilitates a vertical power delivery approach, drastically reducing energy losses associated with traditional methods. This capability addresses the pressing need for high-performance processors that can handle the surging power demands of AI applications.

"We are honored to chair this industry session on AI data center power alongside these industry leaders," stated Thar Casey, CEO of AmberSemi. He emphasized, "The existing power solutions have proven inadequate for the scalable needs of next-generation AI processors. It’s crucial to innovate industry standards to align with the evolving requirements of AI technology."

Casey added, "AmberSemi’s PowerTile™ technology embodies this necessary evolution, and we are excited to share our insights and findings at APEC 2026. Our focus is on addressing the immediate challenges posed by AI's power requirements and paving the way for future advancements through collective industry dialogue."

About AmberSemi

AmberSemi, headquartered in Dublin, California, is at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, sporting over 50 U.S. patents. As a member of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), the company has gained recognition for its significant contributions to power management technology. Notable accolades include being listed in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2021 and Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech for 2022, alongside consecutive Edison Gold Awards for Innovation in 2023 and 2024.

AmberSemi continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of power management for AI data centers, and its participation in APEC 2026 underscores its commitment to leading industry efforts for next-generation technologies.