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Mechanical layout for half-bridge power module that is optimized for low inductance

US8897014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2012
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a mechanical layout for a half-bride power module that is optimized for low inductance. In one embodiment, a first power module and a second power module are mounted on each side of a heat sink. An inductance cancelling bus bar is wrapped around the heat sink, the first power module and the second power module in a loop.

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