Passive circuit for improved failure mode handling in power electronics modules
US9293909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H7/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power electronics module for enhancing short circuit failure mode (SCFM) transitions. The module is adapted to disconnect a gate unit from the module using a first switch, upon a failure of at least one of a plurality of semiconductor chips during which the failed chip enters an SCFM, and connect a passive circuit arrangement, including at least one capacitor and at least one resistor, to the module using a second switch. The passive circuit arrangement is adapted to switch on at least one of the remaining non-failed semiconductor chips.
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