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Power module for operating an electric vehicle drive with improved temperature determination of the power semiconductors

US12107027B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2021
Grant dateOct 1, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20927
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power module for operating an electric vehicle drive, comprising: numerous semiconductor components; a heatsink for discharging heat generated by the semiconductor components; a DC link capacitor connected in parallel to the semiconductor components; a DC link line electrically connecting the DC link capacitor to the semiconductor components; wherein the DC link line is at least partially located in a hole formed in the heatsink.

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