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1 video interview · 2026
Powering AI Data Centers: Two Paths from 50V to 800V
- Advanced Energy supports both today's 50 V AI infrastructure and the industry's move to 800 V architectures.
- One path keeps 50 V trays and adds a rack power shelf that converts 800 V down to 50 V.
- The other brings 800 V into the tray, where a hot-swap power distribution board and onboard converters step down to 50, 12 or 6 V.
Abstract
Conor Quinn, Vice President Marketing, High Volume Products at Advanced Energy, presents the company's power conversion technology at the Open Compute Global Summit 2026 in San Jose, explaining how it supports both 50-volt AI infrastructure and the industry's transition to 800-volt architectures. He outlines two approaches: rack power shelves that convert 800 volts down to 50 volts for existing trays, and power distribution boards that bring 800 volts directly into server and networking trays with hot swap control and onboard conversion, all backed by global technical support and a robust manufacturing footprint.