Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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  From “Electronic Transformer” to “Intelligent Universal Transformer”: A Naming History of the Solid-State Transformer

  May 24, 2026 · Power Electronics

  4 sources The solid-state transformer has carried four different names across 50 years—electronic transformer, PETT, IUTS—still used interchangeably in 2026.

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  When the Transformer Is Also the Reactive Power Compensator: How

  May 22, 2026 · Power Electronics

  4 sources MIT 2024 research identifies AI accelerator loads drawing reactive power beyond what conventional transformers supply; solid-state transformers fulfill both roles.