What Solid State Transformers Mean for Data Centers
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The episode discusses the impact of solid-state transformers on data centers and features an interview with DG Matrix CEO Haroon Inam.
The transformer is a key component of power delivery, but its core design dates to the 19th century. A number of startups are working to build a better transformer using software-defined power electronics that are ready for the AI era. One of those companies is DG Matrix. It focuses on solid-state transformers, which are emerging as as a critical piece of the infrastructure for next-generation AI data center. DG Matrix CEO and cofounder Haroon Inam joins us to discuss solid-state transformers, and how a multi-port design can provide new options for savings and efficiency in the data center power chain. Here's an overview of our conversation: 00:00 - Why Power Transformers Are Ripe for Disruption 01:05 - Haroon Inam's Journey in Power Electronics 04:15 - Types of Transformers and Their Availability 07:15 - Why Multi-Port SSTs Matter 15:00 - How Can SSTs Help Data Centers? 18:00 - The DG Matrix Offering 22:45 - SSTs and the 800 VDC Transition 25:15 - What the 800 VDC Shift May Look Like 32:30 - What Are the Challenges to SST Adoption 37:00 - Partnerships with Exowatt and InfraPartners 40:00 - The Road Ahead for DG Matrix…
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