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Vertical power delivery has emerged as a cornerstone of integrated power management for high-performance computing. Enabled by significant miniaturization and heterogeneous integration of DC-DC power converters within processor substrates, packages, and interposers, integrated magnetics are now making power delivery nearly invisible. This keynote will explore the evolution of magnetics-on-silicon (MagIC), PCB-embedded magnetics, and in-package magnetics as key technologies driving Power Supply on Chip (PwrSoC) and Power Supply in Package (PSiP). Prof. Ó Mathúna will discuss commercial implementations, performance capabilities, and the technology roadmaps shaping the future of integrated power. Additionally, the session will highlight the challenges that remain in technology development and supply chain scalability as we advance toward granular power distribution within high-performance processors.

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The rapid growth of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, photovoltaic (PV) installations, electric vehicles (EVs), and hybrid AC/DC grids has introduced unprecedented challenges in managing direct current (DC) faults. These faults are often more difficult to detect and isolate compared to their AC counterparts, posing serious risks to system reliability and safety. In this keynote, Brad Lehman explores the critical issues associated with DC faults, including line-to-line faults in PV systems, insulation breakdowns in EVs, and fault management in hybrid AC/DC grids. Cutting-edge solutions are presented, featuring advanced power electronics, innovative fault detection mechanisms, and state-of-the-art DC circuit breaker technology. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of ongoing research and emerging technologies aimed at enhancing system resilience and fault tolerance in modern power infrastructures.

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Some of the most groundbreaking advances in medical technology today revolve around power converters that deliver therapeutic electrical energy directly to patients. Known as "surgical energy" devices, these technologies use precision power electronics to generate electric fields or direct currents capable of treating a wide array of medical conditions. This keynote presentation explores the power electronic innovations that are transforming healthcare, with real-world examples of minimally invasive, highly effective treatments enabled by these advanced energy systems. Attendees will gain insights into the technical and safety challenges of connecting power electronics to patients and how these challenges are being addressed to pave the way for next-generation medical treatments.