Power system, power module therein and method for fabricating power module

a power system and power module technology, applied in the field of power modules, can solve the problems of large number of parasitic inductances in the circuit, reduce the capability, voltage spikes or peaks, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing voltage spikes

Active Publication Date: 2013-08-22
DELTA ELECTRONICS INC
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Benefits of technology

The patent provides a power module with a bridge circuit that reduces voltage spikes during operation. The module includes two bridge arms, each containing a semiconductor device. These devices are connected in parallel with each other, which results in a symmetrical circuit position. This design ensures that the voltage spikes generated during the operation of the semiconductor devices are minimized.

Problems solved by technology

The power converter is generally provided with integrated power modules therein, and the devices in the power modules are connected through bonding wires, lead frames and the like, which causes a large number of parasitic inductances in the circuit.
However, parasitic inductances in the circuit described above reduce the capability of two devices connected in series in the same bridge arm of the power module for helping clamp for each other, which generates voltage spikes or peaks when a turn-off operation is performed on the devices.
This not only affects the reliability of the power module, but also causes various electromagnetic interferences.
Even seriously, the greater the parasitic inductance is, the greater the voltage spike generated during the turn-off operation of the devices is, which finally results in the damage of the devices.

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[0068]FIG. 7B is a schematic internal structure diagram of a power module according to the disclosure. Compared with FIG. 7A, a power module 700b shown in FIG. 7B further includes a capacitor Cin. The capacitor Cin is disposed at a relatively intermediate position between the semiconductor devices Q3 and Q4, and the connection manner and function thereof are similar to that of the capacitor C1 shown in FIG. 4. The relatively intermediate position refers to a scope of areas around the intermediate position, which means the difference of the distance between the capacitor Cin and the semiconductor device Q3 and the distance between the capacitor Cin and the semiconductor device Q4 is within a certain range, and most preferably the difference is zero.

[0069]For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, the capacitor Cin is disposed at an upper intermediate position between the semiconductor devices Q3 and Q4, so that the power module 700b has a symmetric structure. It should be noted that, the posi...

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[0070]FIG. 7C is a schematic internal structure diagram of a power module according to the disclosure. Compared with FIG. 7A, the power module 700c shown in FIG. 7C further includes driving pins S1, S2, S3 and S4. The driving pins S1, S2, S3 and S4 are respectively connected to the semiconductor devices Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4, and are respectively configured to cooperate with the pins G1, G2, G3 and G4 to receive driving signals for driving corresponding semiconductor devices to be turned on, thereby determining turn-on and turn-off of each semiconductor device. Moreover, the driving pins S1 and S2 are disposed symmetrically; the driving pins S3 and S4 are disposed to symmetrically; the driving pin S1 is disposed adjacently between the pin G1 and the common pin VA; the driving pin S2 is disposed adjacently between the pin G2 and the common pin VB; the driving pin S3 is disposed adjacently between the pin G3 and the ground pin GND; and the driving pin 54 is disposed adjacently between the...

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[0073]FIG. 7D is a schematic internal structure diagram of a power module according to the disclosure. Compared with FIG. 7C, a power module 700d shown in FIG. 7D further includes a capacitor Cin. The capacitor Cin is disposed at a relatively intermediate position between the semiconductor devices Q3 and Q4, and the connection manner and function thereof are similar to that of the capacitor C1 shown in FIG. 4. Similarly, the position of the capacitor Cin is not limited to that shown in FIG. 7D, and those of skills in the art can dispose the capacitor Cin at any intermediate position inside the power module 700d according to practical demands.

[0074]It can be seen from the aforementioned embodiments that the aforementioned arrangement manner is applied to mainly arrange all the output pins at the same side of the module, and the pins among which the withstand voltage is relatively low is disposed adjacently to form a pin combination. Furthermore, a pin distance (i.e., the minimum dist...

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Abstract

A power system, a power module therein and a method for fabricating power module are disclosed herein. The power module includes a first and a second common pins, and a first and a second bridge arms. The first and the second common pins are symmetrically disposed at one side of a substrate. The first bridge arm includes a first and a second semiconductor devices, and the first and the second semiconductor devices are connected to each other through the first common pin and disposed adjacently. The second bridge arm includes a third and a fourth semiconductor devices, and the third and the fourth semiconductor devices are connected to each other through the second common pin and disposed adjacently. The first and the third semiconductor devices are disposed symmetrically, and the second and the fourth semiconductor devices are disposed symmetrically.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 074,539, filed on Mar. 29, 2011, which claims priority to Chinese Application Serial Number 201010230158.X filed Jul. 15, 2010, currently pending. The present application is also based on, and claims priority from to Chinese Application Serial Number 2012105091031 filed Dec. 3, 2012. All of these applications are incorporated herein by this reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The disclosure relates to a power module, and more particularly relates to a power module applied in a power converter.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]High efficiency and high power density are always required for the power converter in the industry. High efficiency means reduction of power consumption, which is beneficial for energy conservation and emission reduction to protect the environment and reduce the use cost. High power density means small volume and light wei...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H02M1/14H01L25/00
CPCH01L2224/4846H01L2924/30107H01L2924/1306H02M7/5388H05K5/064H01L2224/45147H01L2924/1305H01L2924/3025H01L2924/13091H01L2924/13055H01L24/49H01L2224/48091H01L2224/48247H01L2224/49111H02M1/143H01L25/50H02M7/003H05K7/1432H05K7/209H01L2924/00014H01L2924/00H01L2224/48472H01L2924/00012H01L2924/15787H01L24/45H01L2224/0603H01L24/48H02M1/0085H05K7/14329
Inventor ZENG, JIAN-HONGHONG, SHOU-YUGUO, XUE-TAO
Owner DELTA ELECTRONICS INC
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