GlobeNewswire·Sep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

Vicor licenses VPD to a leading AI OEM

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Vicor granted a non-exclusive license to an OEM for Vertical Power Delivery (VPD) modules to procure patented components from unlicensed suppliers.
VPD technology enables high-performance AI compute and network processors by delivering high current density from low voltage sources while avoiding the "last inch problem" of Lateral Power Delivery.
VPD systems utilize a multi-cell converter & VPD network protected by foundational patents from a decade of Vicor research in the U.S.
Licensees can source VPD solutions from unlicensed global suppliers using stacked multi-cell Voltage Regulators or Integrated Voltage Regulators.
Vicor-fabricated ChiPs™ containing high gain MCM™ current multipliers are available to licensees for higher system efficiency & thinner mechanical profiles.
Procuring VPD modules for AI accelerators from Vicor may grant licensees substantial discounts on licensing royalties for commodity modules from unlicensed suppliers.
The licensing practice offers OEMs & hyperscalers multi-source flexibility, supply chain redundancy, & scalability including from U.S. based Vicor fabs.
Unlicensed OEMs & hyperscalers migrating to VPD may require a license to secure their supply chain due to potential importation bans that cannot be overridden by indemnification provisions.
Early adopters of the licensing practice may expect structured agreements with significantly lower royalty rates.
Vicor designs, manufactures, & markets modular power components & complete power systems based on patented technologies for high-performance computing, industrial, transportation, aerospace, & defense sectors.