Eaton Launches Cutting-Edge 800 VDC Power Architecture to Enhance AI Factory Infrastructure
Emegypt reports that Eaton has introduced an advanced 800 VDC power architecture tailored for AI factories. This new design supports the architecture previously announced by NVIDIA and plays a vital role in Eaton’s strategy from grid-to-chip, addressing the growing energy needs of AI data centers.
Advancing AI Data Centers
The surge in AI workloads is pushing data center energy demands beyond existing capabilities. Eaton’s latest innovation is crucial in enabling 800 VDC adoption, a standard that aims to enhance scalability and optimize energy use in AI factories.
Key Features
- Integrated power distribution with energy storage.
- Efficient megawatt-scale power delivery.
- Reduced material and infrastructure costs.
Working in collaboration with NVIDIA, Eaton’s design integrates numerous Eaton solutions, including supercapacitors for rapid power backup and a power distribution system utilizing busbar technology.
Eaton and NVIDIA Collaboration
This partnership with NVIDIA represents a significant step towards future AI factory capabilities. JP Buzzell, Eaton’s vice president and chief architect, emphasized the role of the new 800 VDC architecture in data center innovation. Dion Harris from NVIDIA highlighted the collaboration’s importance in elevating energy efficiency.
Future Prospects
Eaton is committed to advancing grid-to-chip strategies, aiming to create intelligent solutions across the AI data center power chain. This includes partnerships with firms like Siemens Energy to expedite the construction of modular data centers with embedded power generation.
Showcasing Innovation
The company is set to display its latest 800 VDC developments at the Open Compute Project Global Summit in October 2025 in San Jose, California. This event will highlight Eaton’s ongoing efforts to revolutionize AI data center infrastructure.
Eaton, established in 1911, has adapted over the decades to meet the evolving requirements of global power management. With a revenue of nearly $25 billion in 2024, Eaton operates in over 160 countries, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable power solutions.
