Microsoft Develops Microfluidic Cooling Technology for More Efficient Data Centers
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Justine Calma
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Summary
Microsoft is developing a microfluidic cooling technology that uses liquid coolant flowing directly into silicon chips to improve heat dissipation. The company's lab tests show this method can remove heat up to three times more effectively than current cold plate systems used in data centers. Microsoft successfully tested the technology on a server running simulated Microsoft Teams meetings, demonstrating potential for more powerful chips and energy-efficient data centers.
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· 3 pulledMicrosoft found that this strategy can remove heat up to three times better than cold plates currently used in data centers today
It's a method called microfluidics that involves liquid coolant flowing directly into the silicon
Microsoft announced this week that it was able to develop a microfluidic cooling system for a server running core services for a simulated Microsoft Teams meeting
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