Configuration of power electronic device modules
US6333853A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/209
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An efficient configuration for a power system is provided, e.g. for high-speed source transfer, utilizing power electronic assemblies and a directed ventilation arrangement. Each power electronic assembly includes a plurality of stacked power electronic device modules that are electrically series connected and energized at various voltages. Each power electronic device module includes two heat sinks, a power electronic component assembly interposed between the two heat sinks, and an arrangement for clamping the heat sinks and the power electronic component assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the power electronic component assembly includes two stacked, series connected power electronic components such that single-sided cooling is provided. In one application, the power-electronic components are thyristors that have a high short-term, fault-current rating and a relatively low average current requirement. This arrangement provides a reduced height configuration along with the advantages of modular clamping for ease of assembly, simplicity of components, ease of maintenance and overall reliability of components.
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