A breakthrough innovation from Akash Systems is set to revolutionize the cooling of electronic devices, promising massive performance gains for GPUs, servers, and even satellites. The company has received $18.2 million in direct funding and up to $50 million in federal and state tax breaks under the U.S. CHIPS Act, showcasing the significance of this game-changing technology.
Why Diamonds? The Science Behind the Innovation
Known as the hardest natural material, diamonds are also incredibly effective at conducting heat. With a thermal conductivity five times that of copper, synthetic diamonds are ideal for cooling electronic components. Akash Systems leverages this property to create a diamond-based substrate for chips, allowing processors to dissipate heat far more efficiently.
This innovative approach makes use of diamond’s high thermal conductivity without its electrical conductivity, ensuring devices can run at higher power outputs and lower temperatures without altering traditional operational methods.
Key Benefits of Diamond Cooling Technology
According to Akash Systems, their diamond cooling technology delivers:
- A 10–20°C reduction in GPU hotspot temperatures.
- 50% lower fan speeds, improving energy efficiency.
- 25% increased overclocking capabilities.
- Double the lifespan for servers due to improved thermal management.
These advances not only cut cooling costs for data centers by millions but also prevent thermal throttling, allowing chips to achieve their theoretical performance potential. Their cooling tech can reduce overall operating temperatures by up to 60% while cutting power consumption by 40%, figures already verified by CHIPS Act officials.
Beyond GPUs: Applications in Space Technology
Akash Systems is also adapting diamond cooling for satellite communication technologies. By integrating gallium nitride (GaN) and diamond substrates, their solutions promise:
- A 5–10x increase in satellite data rates.
- Improved reliability and reduced satellite size by 50%.
- Optimal payload performance in harsh space conditions.
Pixxel, an Indian space tech startup, plans to integrate Akash’s diamond-cooled radios into its satellites. “This transformative innovation ensures superior thermal management, enabling high-resolution hyperspectral imaging with unprecedented efficiency,” said Awais Ahmed, CEO of Pixxel.
Solving the Overheating Crisis in Modern Electronics
As GPUs and CPUs push performance boundaries, managing heat buildup becomes increasingly challenging. Diamond cooling technology offers a promising solution, enabling chips to run at peak capacity while overcoming the thermal bottlenecks that often limit real-world performance.
This innovation not only enhances efficiency in computing and communication but also sets a new benchmark for sustainable, high-performance electronics.