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Three-level phase leg for a power converter

US8942020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 2012
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M7/487
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase leg for a three-level power converter includes a heat sink device that includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The phase leg also includes a first portion including at least one semiconductor switching device coupled to the first surface. The phase leg further includes a second portion including at least one semiconductor switching device coupled to the second surface.

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