Packaging and characterization of silicon carbide thyristor power modules

Simon S. Ang, T. Tao, O. S. Saadeh, E. Johnson, B. Rowden, J. C. Balda, A. Mantooth

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Abstract

The need for high-voltage power semiconductor devices in utility applications ranging from isolating faults within a quarter cycle and efficient use of renewal energy resources is rapidly growing. To this end, silicon carbide thyristor power modules were fabricated and characterized electrically. In particular, three SiC thyristors were attached on a common direct bond copper substrate with a copper heat spreader to form a power module. Series resistances were inserted to achieve a good matching of their on-state currents. Experimental results revealed that this power module offered good thermal matching for parallel operation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE 6th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC '09
Pages264-268
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 IEEE 6th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC '09 - Wuhan, China
Duration: May 17 2009May 20 2009

Publication series

Name2009 IEEE 6th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC '09

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE 6th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC '09
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period05/17/0905/20/09

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