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AC vs DC power distribution for data centers – Part 2

While most papers claiming efficiency benefits for DC systems do not present a detailed model with underlying calculations and numbers, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory does publish a model ...
Electronic Design

From 48 V to 800 V: The Hard Challenges for High-Voltage DC Power in Data Centers

Is high-voltage DC (HVDC) the future of power distribution in data centers? If so, power-supply designers will have to work through a lot of challenges to make it a reality. The evolution of power ...
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AC vs DC power distribution for data centers – Part 1

Part 2 provides an analysis of the factors that affect energy savings. Various types of DC power distribution are examined as alternatives to AC distribution for data centers and network rooms. A ...