Method of manufacturing a cooler for semiconductor modules
First Claim
1. A method of manufacturing a cooling apparatus, the method comprising:
- receiving a discrete module by a first singular part, the discrete module comprising a semiconductor die encapsulated by a mold compound, a plurality of leads electrically connected to the semiconductor die and protruding out of the mold compound, and a first cooling plate at least partly uncovered by the mold compound;
attaching a second singular part to a periphery of the first part to form a housing, the housing surrounding a periphery of the discrete module, the second part having a cutout which exposes the first cooling plate and a sealing structure facing a side of the discrete module with the first cooling plate; and
filling the sealing structure with a sealing material which forms a water-tight seal around the periphery of the discrete module at the side of the discrete module with the first cooling plate.
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Abstract
A cooling apparatus is manufactured by: receiving a discrete module by a first singular part, the discrete module including a semiconductor die encapsulated by a mold compound, a plurality of leads electrically connected to the semiconductor die and protruding out of the mold compound, and a first cooling plate at least partly uncovered by the mold compound; attaching a second singular part to a periphery of the first part to form a housing, the housing surrounding a periphery of the discrete module, the second part having a cutout which exposes the first cooling plate and a sealing structure facing a side of the discrete module with the first cooling plate; and filling the sealing structure with a sealing material which forms a water-tight seal around the periphery of the discrete module at the side of the discrete module with the first cooling plate.
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1. A method of manufacturing a cooling apparatus, the method comprising:
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receiving a discrete module by a first singular part, the discrete module comprising a semiconductor die encapsulated by a mold compound, a plurality of leads electrically connected to the semiconductor die and protruding out of the mold compound, and a first cooling plate at least partly uncovered by the mold compound; attaching a second singular part to a periphery of the first part to form a housing, the housing surrounding a periphery of the discrete module, the second part having a cutout which exposes the first cooling plate and a sealing structure facing a side of the discrete module with the first cooling plate; and filling the sealing structure with a sealing material which forms a water-tight seal around the periphery of the discrete module at the side of the discrete module with the first cooling plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of manufacturing a cooling apparatus, the method comprising:
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providing a first discrete module and a second discrete module, each of the discrete modules comprising a semiconductor die encapsulated by a mold compound, a plurality of leads electrically connected to the semiconductor die and protruding out of the mold compound, a first cooling plate at least partly uncovered by the mold compound, and a housing which surrounds a periphery of the mold compound, each of the housings comprising a first singular part which receives the corresponding discrete module and a second singular part attached to a periphery of the first part, the second part having a cutout which exposes the first cooling plate and a sealing structure containing a sealing material which forms a water-tight seal around the periphery of the mold compound at a side of the discrete module with the first cooling plate; attaching a first cover to a periphery of the second part of the housing of the first discrete module to form a water-tight seal with the second part of the housing of the first discrete module and an enclosed cavity between the first cover and the second part, the enclosed cavity configured to permit fluid flow over the first cooling plate of the first discrete module; securing a second cover between the first and the second discrete modules, the second cover being attached to a periphery of the second part of the housing of the second discrete module to form a water-tight seal with the second part of the housing of the second discrete module and an enclosed cavity between the second cover and the second part, the enclosed cavity configured to permit fluid flow over the first cooling plate of the second discrete module; and attaching a third cover to a side of the housing of the second discrete module opposite the second cover. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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