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Dynamic characterisation and optimisation of multiply contacted power busbars

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Abstract

Today's semiconductor power modules have become highly efficient thanks to fast switching modulation techniques, which are based on the safe control of high power densities in the commutation circuit. This requires, among others, that the structure and topography of the interconnects and busbars has to be optimised with a view to reducing current crowding and local eddy currents. For the analysis of multiply-contacted busbars, the concept of a generalised impedance operator proves to be the appropriate approach to setting up circuit-level models of entire power modules. Our paper is intended to show how the transient inductive behaviour of power busbars can be properly characterised and, then, optimised with a revisited formulation of the commonly used inductance and capacitance matrix.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE 30th International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs, ISPSD 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages252-255
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538629260
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Jun 2018
Event30th IEEE International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs, ISPSD 2018 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 13 May 201817 May 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs
Volume2018-May
ISSN (Print)1063-6854

Conference

Conference30th IEEE International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs, ISPSD 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period13/05/1817/05/18

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