Tyndall National Institute
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Integrated Power Electronics Systems

Research

Research Vision - Towards Zero-Loss Zero-Volume Power Management Systems

Research thrusts

01

Advanced devices & components

WBG and UWBG power-switch characterisation, advanced control and PMIC optimisation, novel magnetics and advanced capacitors.

02

Advanced system integration

Low-parasitic packaging, electro-thermal design, thermal management and co-integration of devices, passives and cooling structures.

03

Advanced modelling & design

Physics-based, mathematical and data-driven modelling, multi-objective optimisation and virtual prototyping.

Application roadmap

AI data-centre power deliveryHigh-current, fast-transient voltage regulation from rack-level conversion to processor point-of-load.

Co-packaged silicon photonicsCompact, low-noise power conversion integrated alongside electronic and photonic chiplets.

Edge AI hardwareMiniaturised, energy-efficient power management for distributed sensing and computing.

Aerospace electrical systemsLightweight, high-density and high-reliability conversion for harsh operating environments.

Biomedical electronicsMiniaturised, low-noise and safe power delivery for wearable and implantable systems.

Industrial electrificationHigh-efficiency conversion and integrated power modules for automation and distributed energy systems.

Research projects

FAMES Pilot Line

Integrated magnetics, high-density capacitors and PMIC integration for advanced FD-SOI and 3D power delivery.

Rinn Semiconductors

Heterogeneous integration, chiplet architectures and advanced packaging from materials to system-level applications.