Infineon Technologies and SOLUM are set to expand their technical collaboration on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power solutions for AI data centres as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The two companies will advance power infrastructure capable of meeting the rising electrical demands generated by generative AI and high-performance computing workloads.
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Under the agreement, technical cooperation will broaden across three central data centre power applications: intermediate bus converters (IBCs), battery backup units (BBUs), and power supply units (PSUs).
By transitioning towards HVDC-based distribution and conversion, operators can reduce energy losses while increasing system reliability and power density within facilities handling intensive computing tasks.
Infineon power systems division president Adam White said: “AI data centres require power infrastructure with increasing levels of efficiency, reliability and power density.
“Korea is at the forefront of technology innovation and a strong driver of AI, and SOLUM’s server power capabilities complement what we bring on the semiconductor side.
“Together we want to advance HVDC power solutions for next-generation AI infrastructure.”
SOLUM CEO Jun Sung-ho said: “AI is driving fundamental changes not only in computing performance but also in the power infrastructure that supports it.
“By working with Infineon, a global leader in power semiconductors, we will further strengthen SOLUM’s high-voltage, high-efficiency power design capabilities and pursue new business opportunities in next-generation AI data centre power markets.”
Operationally, the initiative integrates Infineon’s semiconductor and system design expertise with SOLUM’s manufacturing and engineering background in server power modules.
Infineon plans to engage early in project lifecycles to review relevant technologies, supply reference designs, and deliver ongoing technical assistance.
Its hardware input spans power semiconductors utilising gallium nitride (GaN), silicon carbide (SiC), and silicon (Si), including OptiMOS, CoolMOS, CoolGaN lines, and CoolSiC, as well as PSOC microcontrollers and sensor technologies.
Both companies intend to maintain regular technical dialogue to support future product iterations and build their long-term alliance.
For Infineon, the agreement also strengthens relationships with hardware manufacturers in South Korea, where domestic companies produce computing equipment for AI deployments, while delivering architectural expertise tailored to regional data centre power designs.
In August this year, Infineon Technologies agreed to acquire C2i Semiconductors, an India-based company specialising in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for AI data centre applications.
