Thermal management specialist MHS has commenced mass production of thermal management components for Mobilint's next-generation neural processing unit (NPU) accelerator, the 'MLA400.' As the computational performance of AI semiconductors increases, the importance of reliably controlling heat generated by chips has become increasingly evident.
MHS announced on July 22 that it has completed the development of thermal management components for the MLA400 and signed a mass production supply contract with the fabless AI semiconductor company Mobilint.
The MLA400 is a PCIe-based AI accelerator developed by Mobilint, built on its proprietary NPU 'ARIES.' It is designed to handle various inference tasks, including computer vision, AI video surveillance, and large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs).
MHS was responsible for developing heat sinks and other thermal management components for both active and passive products of the MLA400. The company will oversee design, thermal analysis, prototype production, and manufacturing feasibility reviews, as well as component procurement and mass production technical support.
From the early stages of development, both companies verified heat dissipation performance and mechanical stability. They also incorporated manufacturing feasibility, cost competitiveness, and quality reliability into the design phase to address potential challenges during mass production. By taking on both development and mass production, MHS aims to minimize trial and error that could arise from design changes and production processes.
AI semiconductors can experience throttling, which reduces processing speed, or shortened component lifespan when operating temperatures rise. Heat sinks and cooling structures play a crucial role in determining not only the chip's instantaneous performance but also long-term operational stability and system reliability.
MHS plans to continue supplying thermal management components in line with the expansion of Mobilint's MLA400 and support the development of subsequent products. This contract marks a step toward expanding its thermal management business in the AI semiconductor and data center sectors.
Im Jong-soo, CEO of MHS, stated, "We collaborated throughout the development and mass production processes to ensure the MLA400 achieves stable performance and quality. We will continue to serve as a partner supporting Mobilint's product development and business expansion."
MHS provides cooling solutions for high-heat industries, including AI semiconductors, data centers, defense, and electric vehicles. The company supports thermal analysis, prototype production, and mass production while expanding its business scope based on its micro-channel liquid cooling technology, 'MACS.'
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