Akash Systems has announced a groundbreaking diamond-cooling technology that promises to revolutionize electronics, dramatically enhancing the performance of GPUs, servers, and even satellites. Backed by $18.2 million in funding under the CHIPS Act and up to $50 million in federal and state tax incentives, this innovation is set to redefine thermal management in the tech world.
The Power of Diamonds in Cooling
Diamonds, nature’s hardest material, boast thermal conductivity five times greater than copper. Leveraging these properties, Akash Systems has developed synthetic diamond substrates to dissipate heat more efficiently from processors. Unlike traditional materials, diamonds are:
- Thermally efficient: Greatly enhancing heat dispersion.
- Electrically inert: Maintaining traditional operational systems with improved efficiency.
This breakthrough allows processors to operate at higher power with reduced temperatures, improving performance and stability significantly.
Performance Gains Across Applications
Akash Systems reports the following performance boosts using diamond-cooling technology:
- GPU hotspot temperatures reduced by 10–20°C.
- 50% reduction in fan speeds, lowering noise and power consumption.
- 25% improvement in overclocking capabilities.
- Server lifespans doubled.
These advancements translate into substantial cost savings for data centers, mitigating thermal throttling while cutting cooling costs. Additionally, the technology achieves up to 60% lower temperatures and 40% energy savings, as validated by CHIPS Act officials.
Expanding to Space: Satellite Applications
Beyond GPUs, Akash Systems has integrated diamond-cooling with gallium nitride (GaN) materials for satellite radios and power amplifiers. This has enabled:
- 5–10x faster data rates.
- 50% size reductions.
- Improved reliability for satellite payloads, even in harsh space conditions.
Awais Ahmed, CEO of Indian space startup Pixxel, praised the innovation:
“Integrating Akash's GaN diamond technology into our satellites is transformational. This ensures exceptional thermal management, maximizing payload efficiency and revolutionizing satellite communication.”
A Solution to Escalating Heat Challenges
As chipmakers increasingly rely on higher power to boost performance, thermal issues have become a significant bottleneck. Diamond-cooling technology offers a viable solution, paving the way for processors to achieve their theoretical capabilities without overheating.
This innovation heralds a new era of efficient and powerful electronic systems, reshaping industries from data centers to space exploration.