University of nebraska-lincoln control number 3387-1570 vision open 2024 project title: lateral-scaling orthogonal-cooling packages for next-generation mvac-lvdc distribution infrastructure…

The Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska a $2.253 million cooperative agreement on September 17, 2025, under the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy program (CFDA 81.135) to develop LincolnPak, a scalable package for quasi-two-level super switches designed for efficient high-voltage, high-frequency AC-DC conversion serving AI data centers and electric vehicle fast chargers.

LincolnPak features fast switching up to 200 kHz, dual-sided cooling, low inductance, and electromagnetic interference mitigation, targeting 60 percent lower power loss, twice the power density, and 50 percent cost savings compared to existing solutions. The project proposes a single-stage S6T power factor correction rectifier based on the LincolnPak platform to simplify design and increase system reliability.

Performance occurs in Lincoln, Nebraska through September 16, 2028. Delta Electronics (Americas) LTD. serves as a sub-recipient under the award, with sub-award execution dated January 23, 2026.

University of nebraska-lincoln control number 3387-1570 vision open 2024 project title: lateral-scaling orthogonal-cooling packages for next-generation mvac-lvdc distribution infrastructure (lincolnpak) this project addresses the rising demand on electrical grids from the rapid growth of AI data centers and EV fast chargers, which require efficient, high-power AC-DC conversion at a large scale. This project proposes lincolnpak, a first-of-its kind scalable package for quasi-two-level super switches, designed for efficient high-voltage, high-frequency AC-DC conversion. Lincolnpak features fast switching (up to 200 KHZ), dual-sided cooling, low inductance, and EMI mitigation, promising 60% lower power loss, twice the power density, and 50% cost savings. The proposed single-stage S6T PFC rectifier based on lincolnpak aims to simplify design and increase system reliability. New award