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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Solid-State Transformers Could Reshape the Future of AI
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