Liquid-cooled optical modules are a powerful thermal management technology utilized in optical systems. The aim is to convert heat in optical systems into cooling effects, thereby enhancing the heat dissipation efficiency of data centers. Next, let’s unveil the true face of this optical module.
Liquid-Cooled Principle
These optical modules with liquid cooling technology employ heat pipe heat transfer technology to dissipate heat energy into the hot plate within the optical module. This heat energy is then dissipated further through the liquid cooling circuit. It leverages the high thermal conductivity of liquids to more effectively absorb and remove heat generated by the optical module. By doing so, it significantly reduces the operating temperature of the module, improving the stability and efficiency of data transmission.
Advantages
Cooling
Liquid-cooled optical modules can efficiently transfer heat energy to the cooling medium to avoid heat accumulation in the module.
Energy Conservation
Compared with traditional air-cooling technology, These optical modules with liquid cooling technology can significantly reduce the need for heat-dissipation equipment like fans and air conditioners. This, in turn, leads to decreased overall energy consumption and lower operating costs.
Meet the Demand
Liquid-cooled optical modules are suitable for heat dissipation scenarios in various data centers and can meet the requirements of heat dissipation performance in different fields.
Reliable
The liquid-cooled optical module adopts high-quality materials and advanced processing technology, which has strong reliability and stability.
Apply
At present, these optical modules are mainly used in data centers to solve the heat dissipation problem of high-power computing power clusters. In terms of regions, liquid cooling may be necessary to build large-scale computing power clusters in the Middle East. Ordinary cold plate liquid cooling may not suffice, and it requires spraying or immersion to achieve effectiveness. It is necessary to customize special liquid-cooled servers, optical modules, and other devices.
Development Challenges
Technical Difficulties
In the research and development process of liquid-cooled optical modules, technical problems such as coolant selection, sealing design, and thermal management strategy optimization are faced.
Cost and Compatibility
The initial investment in the liquid cooling system is high and requires the modification of the existing data center facilities. At the same time, liquid-cooled optical modules need to be compatible with existing data center architectures.
Maintenance & Management
The maintenance and management of liquid cooling systems are relatively complex. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a professional operation and maintenance team, along with a comprehensive monitoring system.
Mvslink liquid-cooled optical module
Mvslink already possesses liquid-cooled optical module technology. We continuously optimize our production process and utilize advanced production equipment. As a result, we can produce this type of optical module efficiently and stably. In addition, Mvslink boasts a large production capacity. This enables us to meet the market’s demand for large-scale mass production needs and provide robust heat dissipation support for data centers. If you have any questions, you can contact us. Welcome everyone’s inquiry and purchase!
