A FEW days ago, as the Philippine population was bewitched by the private lives of some showbiz personalities, the Vietnam government signed an agreement with Nvidia's founder, Jensen Huang, to establish Nvidia's Research and Development Center for Artificial Intelligence.
The advanced machinery used to create delicate chips and the tight tolerances required for the processes depend on a consistent, stable power supply. Power outages, brownouts, and voltage fluctuations can cause equipment malfunctions, damage chips, and lead to costly delays. The experience of Texas Instruments highlights the central role of reliable power infrastructure in maintaining high-volume, precision manufacturing.