Patent ID: 7705442
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A contact device for use with a power semiconductor component disposed within one of a power semiconductor module and a disc-type thyristor, the one of the power semiconductor module and the thyristor having a first molded body which has at least one first recess disposed above the power semiconductor component, the power semiconductor component having an auxiliary connection and a control connection; the contact device being configured to contact at least one of the auxiliary connection and the control connections, and also being configured for disposition in the first recess in the first molded body, the contact device comprising: a contact spring having a first end facing the power semiconductor component and a second end opposite thereto, said first end including a pin-like extension; a metal second molded body which is disposed at said second end of said contact spring, said metal second molded body having an insulating housing for carrying said contact spring and said metal second molded body, said insulating housing having a second recess configured to receive said pin-like extension and a third laterally arranged recess configured to receive said second connecting device.