Patent ID: 7589418
Filing Date: 2009-09-15
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
1. A power semiconductor module for use in a pressure contact environment, and for disposition on a cooling component, the power semiconductor module comprising: a) a substrate having b) at least two power semiconductor components disposed on said substrate and electrically connected to said conductor tracks; c) a housing forming a portion of the exterior of said power semiconductor module; d) at least two conductive load terminals, each of said load terminals being formed of metal and having e) a molded insulation body disposed between said substrate and said load terminals in the region of said respective flat portions thereof, said molded insulation body having a plurality of recesses therein for permitting passage therethrough of respective ones of said plurality of contact feet; and f) a pressure device for exerting pressure on said stack to maintain said stack in a desired position in said housing.