Packaging and manufacturing trends for the server power supply

The server power supply market is undergoing a revolution. Advances in microprocessor technology are enabling a wider range of companies to enter the workstation and enterprise level server markets, including most of the personal computer manufacturers. The arrival of the traditional low-end power supplier into the high-end marketplace creates a threat to existing power supply companies. This paper examines changes in power supply packaging and manufacturing methods that attempt to provide increased power density and function, while reducing overall system cost