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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How can we make sure our chips work reliably for decades without having decades to test them? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of silicon carbide (SiC) reliability testing with our expert guest Paul Salmen. 

Be sure to check out the training Paul mentions to learn more about gate oxide reliability for CoolSiC™ devices.

In this episode, we talk to Konrad Schraml and Caspar Leendertz again about their nomination for the Deutsche Zukunftspreis. Listen to learn about the technical challenges the team from Infineon and TU Chemnitz overcame to create the world's first 3.3 kV SiC MOSFET with a vertical channel and innovative copper contacting.

We’ve been nominated for the prestigious Deutsche Zukunftspreis, the German Federal President‘s Award for Technology and Innovation! In this episode, we talk to Konrad Schraml and Caspar Leendertz about their submission: the world's first 3.3 kV SiC MOSFET with a vertical channel and innovative copper contacting. Listen in to learn how it can cut losses by 90%, saving energy in rail, solar, and wind applications, and is already making an impact worthy of the Deutsche Zukunftspreis.

The sun doesn’t always shine, and the wind doesn’t always blow. So how can we save our green energy for the times we can’t produce it? In this episode, our expert Marco Werr explains how battery energy storage systems (BESS) help harness the energy from renewables, so it is there when we need it.

How do USB connectors help machines 'see' and work smarter? In industrial automation, machine vision plays a crucial role in enabling machines to 'see' and interact with their environment. High-speed USB data transfer is the backbone of this technology, facilitating the rapid transmission of image data from cameras to processing units and allowing real-time analysis, precise quality control, and efficient decision-making. In this episode, our expert Jimmy will guide you through the advantages of USB as a connector and give you a first look into the future of USB data transfer, introducing peripheral controllers for USB 10 and 20Gbps.

To solve some of the industry’s biggest challenges, it takes players both big and small. In this episode, our Julian Haslberger and special guest Jack Herring from Jiva Materials explain how they came together to address electronic waste with recyclable PCBs as part of Infineon’s Co-Innovation Program.

Electronic waste is rapidly growing, but is there a more sustainable option to just throwing away electrical components? In this episode, our expert Andreas Kopp and special guest Jack Herring from Jiva Materials dive into how both companies are coming together to make recyclable PCBs that not only reduce waste but also withstand the demands of the semiconductor industry.

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.

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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