Infineon Technologies AG has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Nvidia on Tuesday to develop an industry-first 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power delivery system aimed at transforming the architecture for next-generation AI data centers[1][2].
Revolutionizing Power Architecture for AI Infrastructure
The partnership focuses on creating a new standard for power distribution efficiency that delivers power directly to AI chips or GPUs within server boards, maximizing both energy efficiency and system reliability[2]. This innovation comes at a crucial time as AI data centers face mounting power demands, with outputs expected to reach one megawatt (MW) per IT rack in the near future[2].
Meeting Growing Power Demands
The newly developed centralized HVDC architecture, combined with high-density multiphase solutions, addresses the escalating energy requirements of modern AI infrastructures. By optimizing power consumption, the system supports advanced AI workloads while improving scalability and performance[2].
Advanced Materials Driving Innovation
Infineon, a leader in power semiconductor solutions, is leveraging cutting-edge materials including silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN) to accelerate the transition to this efficient HVDC architecture[2]. The approach minimizes power conversion stages, enabling more effective integration of power semiconductors in AI server racks[2].
Building on Previous Collaboration
This partnership builds upon earlier collaboration between the two technology giants. In March 2025, Infineon announced support for
Nvidia TAO models on their PSOC Edge MCU family, enhancing edge AI computing capabilities[3].
Steve Tateosian, Senior Vice President of IoT Compute & Wireless at Infineon, emphasized the significance of that integration, stating: "By integrating Nvidia TAO in our PSOC Edge portfolio, we empower developers to create smarter and more efficient systems that work at the edge of the network and solve real-world challenges with speed and precision."[3]
The new 800V power delivery system represents a significant advancement in sustainable data center technology, promising to deliver substantial improvements in operational efficiency for high-demand AI computing environments[2].
