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• From ships to servers: why AI is reshaping data center power

  This blog post by Michael Geissmann explaines how AI is reshaping data center power architectures, highlighting the shift towards DC systems and the critical role of solid-state technologies in ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalable protection.

  

• Solid-state DC circuit breakers in traction systems

  Electrified rail systems are evolving fast, but are their protection systems keeping up? In this whitepaper, Anju upadhyay examines how high-frequency switching power electronics (IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs), bidirectional energy flow from regenerative braking, and increasingly complex DC architectures expose the limitations of mechanical and hybrid circuit breakers. The paper explains why ultra-fast, solid-state DC circuit breakers are becoming critical for fault selectivity, system reliability, and safe operation in both rolling stock and traction infrastructure.

  

• Zone protection in closed DC Bus and ring systems

  This blog post by Anju Upadhyay provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and advancements in zone protection within closed DC bus and ring systems, emphasizing the critical role of Solid-state DC breakers in enhancing system reliability and efficiency.

  

• DC breaker’s spinning reserve mode

  With our spinning reserve mode we are able to allow a 30 minute period with a 20% overload in power from the ESS in case of grid failure.

  

• Ben blogs about Astrolkwx’s successful customized solutions

  Ben takes a closer look at our services and approach as his retirement approaches. He also shares his closing thoughts.

  

• Solid-state DC Breakers allow safe operation of maritime DC systems with low inductance

  Aniket explains how our solid-state breakers have demonstrated their capability in multiple applications, serving as bus tie and enabling zone protection in multi-bus and ring systems.

  

• Blocking diodes as key elements in the power supply of electric vessels

  Aniket explains the importance of using blocking diodes in charging applications of electric vessels to prevent reverse current flow.

  

• Heatsinks for power electronics: Key parts of the thermal household

  When designing a system the designing engineer mainly focusses on choosing the right semiconductors and control electronics. However the thermal household of the system including the proper heatsink is at least equally important.

  

• The road towards a sustainable railway industry

  Reducing environmental pollution is one of the biggest challenges. In this blog Aniket speaks about the evolution of power electronics in railway applications.

  

• The role of DC circuit breakers in railway applications

  High-speed DC circuit breakers are critical elements in the railway infrastructure. With the ever-changing traction market, a fit for future circuit breaker needs to be developed that can ensure system safety.