xyla 🐀📈Jul 14
Show threadAndrew ZonenbergJul 14

@xyla I wonder how different things would be if nvidia had used something actually meant to properly push a lot of power.

I'm thinking something like https://www.samtec.com/rugged-power/power-systems/extreme-ten60power/.

And switch from 12VDC to 48VDC for the chassis level power distribution bus to reduce current, then step down to 12V on the GPU board.

High-Power 60 Amp Power Connectors, EXTreme Ten60Power™ | Samtec

EXTreme Ten60Power™ 60 amp power connectors feature a modular high power and signal combo for mid-board or backplane applications. Designed as a high-current and lower profile interconnect.

Show threadGlen, waiting for the pre-poll
@azonenberg @xyla as a telco person who's dropped 300A off a -48VDC cable, I'd suggest not letting the mere existence of a connector make the decision. Lest NVIDIA take you up on that.
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