We power AI

We power AI

AI is the transformational technology of our time enabling many important use cases like Large Language Models, Health Care or Financial Applications. But we don’t talk enough about what it requires to power all these applications. Why is this topic of such importance? Behind the brilliance of AI lies a compute power and electricity-intensive process with a staggering CO2 footprint. We at Infineon are proud to work on the forefront of energy efficient, robust solutions to power AI from the grid to the core. Dive into the key challenges AI brings and explore the different ways to address them, guided by our team of experts.

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Jun 04, 2025

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Powering AI's future

In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, our guest, Richard Kunčič, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Power System division, discusses how AI’s increasing power requirements will drive a substantial change in rack power distribution architecture. He will dive into the pros and cons of transitioning to a 400 V architecture, and the evolution of the server power supply. Lastly, he will give an overview of Infineon’s investment in quantum computing.

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Thermal challenges in Powering AI

In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Peter Balint sits down with Davide Chiola, VP of Systems Solutions at Infineon, to explore the critical role of thermal management in AI data centers. They discuss innovative cooling techniques, design challenges, and emerging trends like liquid cooling and superconductivity, shaping the future of high-performance computing.

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Protection ICs in AI data centers

Advancements in GPUs and the transition to higher voltage architectures in AI servers are driving the need for robust protection integrated circuits (ICs). In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, our application expert, Nitish Agarwal, explores the critical role of hot swap controllers in managing inrush currents and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of AI data centers. Additionally, he will address future trends and challenges within the semiconductor industry.

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Supporting AI power demands sustainably: the role of renewables

In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Peter Balint explores the intricate demands of powering AI with guest, Fanny Bjoerk, Director Global Application Marketing for Datacenter Power Distribution. They discuss the exponential rise in power requirements of hyperscale data centers driven by the AI revolution, and the critical role of renewable energy in meeting these demands sustainably. The episode delves into the challenges and solutions for integrating renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, and the importance of energy efficiency and reliable power delivery for the future of AI infrastructure.

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Safeguarding AI operations against downtime: battery backup unit solutions

Today, we will examine the critical role played by battery backup units in keeping AI servers running smoothly, even in the event of power outages. Our guest, Filippo Rosetti, Application Marketing Manager at Infineon, shares his expertise on effective battery backup hardware strategies that ensure uninterrupted power supply to AI systems. From process continuity to seamless power switchover, we'll explore the importance of reliable battery systems in powering AI.

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Health monitoring for reliable AI power distribution

In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, we look at the role of predictive failure in the AI data center arena. How can we accurately predict which components will fail and when? Our conversation with Infineon System Architect, Christian Bernhardt will shed some new light on trimming the costs of ownership for hyperscale data centers.

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We power AI with Adam White

Everybody talks about AI, but what are the consequences of such data generation and processing surge? Our expert Adam will dive into what GenAI means in terms of power requirements and environmental impact, introducing possible solutions.

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The power struggle: tackling AI data centers’ energy requirements

Is power becoming a bottleneck in AI servers? In this second episode of our “We power AI” podcast series, Athar Zaidi, Senior Vice President and Business Line Head of Power ICs and Connectivity Systems at Infineon’s Power & Sensor Systems Division, explains how data centers’ infrastructures shall adapt to sustain the increasing power requirements of GenAI, outlining different strategies to boost efficiency.  

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Optimizing AI server power flow with 48 V architectures and vertical power delivery

How is genAI impacting power design? In this third episode of our “We power AI” podcast series, Carl Smith, Senior Director of Information & Communication Technologies application explains how data centers’ infrastructures are shifting from the traditional 12 V power distribution architecture and lateral core rail power delivery to more efficient and high-density 48 V architecture and vertical power delivery.

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The power of efficiency: the sweet spot for Si, SiC, and GaN in data centers

How can we improve power conversion efficiency, especially at the AC-DC stage? In this fourth episode of our “We Power AI” podcast series, Gerald Deboy, Fellow and Head of the PSS Innovation Lab at Infineon, dives into the different stages of power conversion and explains why data centers should embrace a combination of Si, SiC and GaN semiconductors to support GenAI requirements.

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Robustness, efficiency and quality in data centers

Why are robustness and quality so important when it comes to data centers? In this fifth episode of the “We Power AI” podcast series, our expert Danny Clavette, Distinguished System Architecture Engineer, will provide some very interesting insights and examples on the server rack structure and failure rates in data center components, highlighting how Infineon solutions can support a better reliability in the GenAI world.

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48 V: topologies, benefits, and applications

What are the main trade-offs to consider when designing a server power supply? When is it better to use unregulated topologies over the regulated ones? Find the answer and delve into the different 48 V topologies and applications with the expert guidance of our Principal Engineer Roberto Rizzolatti in the sixth episode of the "We Power AI" podcast series.

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