Infineon Technologies announced on November 5 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SOLUM to strengthen cooperation on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power solutions for AI data centers. Under the agreement, the companies will build on their existing technical cooperation to expand collaboration into three core power applications: intermediate bus converters (IBCs), battery backup units (BBUs) and server power supply units (PSUs).
As the spread of generative AI and high-performance computing (HPC) increases data center electricity demand, energy efficiency, power density and system reliability are becoming more important. HVDC-based power architectures are attracting attention as a core technology for next-generation AI data centers because they reduce power losses and improve reliability through more efficient power conversion and distribution. The companies plan to jointly explore high-efficiency HVDC solutions by combining Infineon Technologies' semiconductor and system expertise with SOLUM's server power solutions and power module design and manufacturing capabilities.
Infineon Technologies will work with SOLUM from the early stages of relevant projects to review suitable technology and product solutions and provide reference designs and technical support. It will also supply a broad range of silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor solutions, including CoolMOS™, OptiMOS™, CoolSiC™ and CoolGaN™ devices, as well as PSOC™ microcontrollers and sensors.
The companies plan to continue regular technical exchanges on next-generation technology development. Through these exchanges, they will strengthen their long-term partnership and accelerate development of HVDC power systems for AI data centers.
South Korea is a key market for AI infrastructure, and domestic companies are developing high-performance hardware needed for AI applications. Through this MOU, Infineon Technologies plans to further strengthen cooperation with domestic partners and support the development of South Korean AI data centers through its expertise in AI data center power architecture technology and understanding of systems.
Original Korean article: kipost.net
English brief by Korea Wind Intelligence, koreawindintel.com
