SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio Newsletter: The 800V Shift

SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio Newsletter · Sep 14, 2026 · 16m

AI data centers are hitting a power-scaling wall. As rack densities climb toward hundreds of kilowatts — and eventually megawatt-class systems — the industry is rethinking how power is delivered inside the data center.

In this SmartTechCheck EduSeries video, we examine why AI infrastructure is moving toward 800V DC power architecture, what changes inside the data center, and why higher voltage is becoming critical to scaling next-generation AI compute.

We break down:

✅ Why 800V DC dramatically reduces current compared with lower-voltage rack architectures

✅ How lower current can reduce copper…