Infineon and LS ELECTRIC partner on high-efficiency DC power for AI data centers
Infineon and LS ELECTRIC have signed an MoU to jointly develop high-efficiency DC power infrastructure for AI data centers and next-generation power grids.
- up to 30%
- microsecond scale
What Happened
Infineon Technologies and LS ELECTRIC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on high-efficiency direct current power infrastructure solutions for AI data centers and next-generation power grids. The rapid advancement of AI, increasing data center power demand, and the evolution of power grids into complex distributed networks are driving the need for efficient power distribution technologies, accelerating the adoption of DC-based power systems.
up to 30%
Compared to conventional copper and iron-based transformers, solid-state transformers offer higher efficiency and are smaller and lighter.
- Power conversion systems for energy storage systems
- Solid-state transformers (SSTs)
- Solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs)
“The increasing electricity demand, especially from AI data centers, is reshaping the way power is generated, distributed and consumed. High-efficiency DC architectures will play a key role in addressing increased energy demand while improving overall system performance and sustainability.”
“The importance of high-efficiency DC power technologies is growing more than ever with the expansion of AI data centers and next-generation power grids. Through our collaboration with Infineon, which possesses worldwide-leading power semiconductor technologies, we will strengthen our competitiveness in core DC power infrastructure solutions.”
Under the MoU, Infineon will support development with its broad semiconductor portfolio including power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and power control solutions. LS ELECTRIC will leverage its expertise in power systems and industrial automation for system-level integration. The companies will align technology roadmaps and advance co-development to capture growth in next-generation energy infrastructure.
Previously from Infineon Technologies AG
Infineon previously collaborated with Siemens to integrate silicon carbide power modules into semiconductor circuit breakers for data centers and factories, aiming for faster and more reliable electrical protection. Today's partnership with LS ELECTRIC extends that focus to DC power infrastructure, including solid-state transformers and circuit breakers, specifically for AI data centers and next-generation power grids.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Infineon Technologies AG's official releases.
Why this matters
As AI data centers drive surging electricity demand, efficient DC power systems can reduce energy waste and improve reliability. This partnership aims to deliver smaller, lighter, and more efficient power converters and circuit breakers, benefiting data center operators and grid infrastructure. The collaboration combines Infineon's semiconductor expertise with LS ELECTRIC's system integration strength to accelerate deployment of next-generation DC power s…
Terms in This Story
- Solid-state transformer (SST)
- A power conversion device that uses semiconductors to transform voltage levels, offering higher efficiency and smaller size than traditional copper-and-iron transformers.
- Solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB)
- An electrical protection device that uses semiconductors and smart algorithms to interrupt current flow within microseconds, preventing damage from short circuits or overloads.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- A formal agreement between two parties outlining the terms and details of a collaborative project, not yet legally binding.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.