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Power Modules with Additional Low Inductive Current Path
Parasitic inductances are a major problem with power modules, in particular in fast switching applications. The parasitic inductance of the component interconnections causes an overvoltage condition and increases the switch-off losses in the semiconductor. Many initiatives have been investigated to reduce the parasitic inductance in power modules utilizing a complex mechanical construction of overlapping internal bus bars forming the DC path.
The Vincotech’s article about “Power Modules with Additional Low Inductive Current Path” outlines a concept using today’s standard power module construction but providing an additional ultra low inductive path for the transient current.