Semiconductor module for use in power supply
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1. A three-phase inverter for use with a DC power source having a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a neutral terminal, comprising:
- a power semiconductor module that includes;
a package;
a first IGBT in the package, the first IGBT having a collector and an emitter, the collector of the first IGBT being connected to the positive terminal of the DC power source;
a first diode in the package, the first diode having a cathode that is connected to the collector of the first IGBT and having an anode that is connected to the emitter of the first IGBT;
a second IGBT in the package, the second IGTBT having a collector and an emitter, the emitter of the second IGBT being connected to the negative terminal of the DC power source and the collector of the second IGBT being connected to the emitter of the first IGBT at an intermediate connection point;
a second diode in the package, the second diode having a cathode that is connected to the collector of the second IGBT and having an anode that is connected to the emitter of the second IGBT; and
a semiconductor AC switch in the package, the semiconductor AC switch being connected between the neutral terminal of the DC power source and the intermediate connection point of the first and second IGBTs.
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Abstract
A series connection circuit of IGBTs and an AC switch are contained in one package. The series connection circuit is connected between the positive and negative terminals of a DC power source, and the AC switch is connected between a neutral point of the DC power source and a series connection point between the IGBTs. Straight conductor strips can be used to connect terminals on the package to the DC power source, thereby reducing inductance and thus also reducing voltage spikes.
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1. A three-phase inverter for use with a DC power source having a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a neutral terminal, comprising:
a power semiconductor module that includes; a package; a first IGBT in the package, the first IGBT having a collector and an emitter, the collector of the first IGBT being connected to the positive terminal of the DC power source; a first diode in the package, the first diode having a cathode that is connected to the collector of the first IGBT and having an anode that is connected to the emitter of the first IGBT; a second IGBT in the package, the second IGTBT having a collector and an emitter, the emitter of the second IGBT being connected to the negative terminal of the DC power source and the collector of the second IGBT being connected to the emitter of the first IGBT at an intermediate connection point; a second diode in the package, the second diode having a cathode that is connected to the collector of the second IGBT and having an anode that is connected to the emitter of the second IGBT; and a semiconductor AC switch in the package, the semiconductor AC switch being connected between the neutral terminal of the DC power source and the intermediate connection point of the first and second IGBTs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14)
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8. A three-phase inverter for use with a DC power source having a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a neutral terminal, comprising:
a power semiconductor module that includes; a package; a plurality of one-phase switch circuits in the package, each one-phase switch circuit including; a first IGBT having a collector and an emitter, the collector of the first IGBT being connected to the positive terminal of the DC power source, a first diode having a cathode that is connected to the collector of the first IGBT and having an anode that is connected to the emitter of the first IGBT, a second IGTBT having a collector and an emitter, the emitter of the second IGBT being connected to the negative terminal of the DC power source and the collector of the second IGBT being connected to the emitter of the first IGBT at an intermediate connection point, and a second diode having a cathode that is connected to the collector of the second IGBT and having an anode that is connected to the emitter of the second IGBT; and a plurality of semiconductor AC switches in the package, each semiconductor AC switch being connected between the neutral terminal of the DC power source and the intermediate connection point of the first and second IGBTs in a respective one of the one-phase switch circuits. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 13)
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15. A modular power supply component for use with a DC power source having a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a neutral terminal, comprising:
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a package having first, second, and third terminals that are disposed along a straight line; first and second IGBTs that disposed in the package and that are connected in series between the first and third terminals, the first and second IGBTs being connected to one another at an intermediate connection point; and a semiconductor AC switch that is disposed in the package and that is connected between the second terminal and the intermediate connection point, wherein the first terminal is connected to the positive terminal of the DC power source, the second terminal is connected to the neutral terminal of the DC power source, and the third terminal is connected to the negative terminal of the DC power source. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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