direct current
noun
: an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value
—abbreviation DC
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The link is one of the most innovative high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects in Europe.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Most new direct current transmission lines in the extra-high-voltage grid should be built above ground, according to a draft law from the economy ministry seen by Bloomberg.
—Petra Sorge, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
And in March, Texas Instruments unveiled in a statement its new 800V direct current power architecture solution for next-generation AI data centers.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Most new direct current transmission lines in the extra-high-voltage grid should be built above ground, according to a draft law from the economy ministry seen by Bloomberg.
—Petra Sorge, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
And in March, Texas Instruments unveiled in a statement its new 800V direct current power architecture solution for next-generation AI data centers.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Direct current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20current. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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