Patent ID: 8087943
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: H01L,H05K,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A power semiconductor module comprising: a circuit carrier having at least one planar conductor area and at least one longitudinally extending contact element comprising a first end and a second end arranged opposite the first end, the first end including a first flange having two or more contact areas spaced apart from one another and configured such that when the contact element is placed onto the planar conductor area perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the two or more contact areas are disposed along the planar conductor area, wherein each contact element is soldered with the first flange onto one of the planar conductor areas such that the longitudinal direction of the contact element runs perpendicular to the planar conductor area, wherein the second end includes a second flange having two or more contact areas spaced apart from one another configured such that when the contact element is placed onto the planar conductor area perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the at least two second contact areas are disposed parallel to the planar conductor area, and wherein the contact element has an opening for receiving a contact pin via the second end.