Transformers Made 100x Smaller via High-Frequency Switching
wandb · x · 2026-08-22
Heron Power claims to have reduced transformer size to 1/100th of the original. The core technological breakthrough lies in switching frequency: traditional transformers, limited by the grid's 60Hz frequency, are bulky and require oil immersion for cooling. Heron's devices achieve significantly higher power density by switching hundreds of thousands of times per second. This technological advancement promises to revolutionize the physical form of power infrastructure.
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