Patent ID: 7396261
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A contact maker, for contacting a gate terminal of a power semiconductor component in one of a power semiconductor module and a disc cell, having disposed in said one above the power semiconductor component a shaped member, which has a recess in the region of the gate terminal, the recess incorporating a counter-support, wherein the contact maker comprises: a contact spring having a pin shaped extension at a first spring end for contacting the gate terminal; means for connecting the pin shaped extension to an external connecting cable for external connection proximate a second end of the contact spring; means for insulating the contact spring from unintended electrical connection, said means for insulating including an insulating sleeve; and the insulating sleeve including at least one means for forming a snap-lock connection with the counter-support of the shaped member, wherein said contact maker enables a reduced contact region for said gate terminal.