Abstract: A semiconductor power module includes one or more semiconductors placed on a substrate. At least one contact pin extends basically perpendicular to the substrate and is electrically connected to the substrate or the semiconductor via a pin foot. A terminal end of the contact pin protrudes outside an encapsulation compound encapsulating at least partially the substrate, the one or more semiconductors, and the contact pin. At least one sealing ring and at least one washer are received by a pin shaft of the contact pin such that they rest on the pin foot. The washer is fixed by the encapsulation compound, and the sealing ring is held in longitudinal direction of the pin shaft in an elastically deformed state by the washer.

Abstract: Sintering tool (10) with a cradle for receiving an electronic subassembly (BG) to be sintered, characterized by at least one support bracket (20), arranged at two locations opposite the cradle, for fixing a protective film (30) covering the electronic subassembly (BG).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic power system (1) comprising at least one electronic power module (2). The electronic power module (2) comprises a base plate (3) and at least one heat generating component arranged on a first side of the base plate (3). The electronic power module (2) comprises a cooling structure (4) transporting heat away from the electronic power module (2) via a coolant that is guided by the cooling structure (4). The cooling structure (4) is arranged on a second side (5) of the base plate (3) opposite to the first side. Task of the invention is to provide an electronic power system (1) with an improved cooling. According to the present invention this task is solved in that the cooling structure (4) is integrally formed with the base plate (3).

Abstract: A mold tool 1 is described for molding a semiconductor power module having an electrical contact pin 2 which includes an electrical contact portion 3 for contacting a substrate 4 with another electrical component. The pin 2 comprises a protruding portion 5 being a top-sided pin connector. The mold tool 1 includes a first 6 and a second mold die which, when brought together for molding, form a cavity to be filled with a mold compound for encapsulating electrical components of the semiconductor power module, and a recess 7 in the first die 6 which communicates with the cavity within the second die. The recess 7 is filled with a cushion-like soft material 8 into which the top-sided pin connector is pushed thereinto and completely surrounded by the soft material so that a sealing means is formed that prevents any contamination of the electrical contact portion 3 of the pin 2 by the molding compound introduced into the cavity. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing such a semiconductor power module is described.

Abstract: An electric device, comprising: a power module having a circuit carrier on which a circuit component is disposed; a cooling structure; and an intermediate structure disposed between the circuit carrier and the cooling structure, wherein the cooling structure is made of a first metal material, and the intermediate structure is made of a second metal material having a higher thermal conductivity than that of the first metal material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic power system (1) comprising at least one electronic power module (2). The electronic power module (2) comprises a base plate (3) and at least one heat generating component arranged on a first side of the base plate (3). The electronic power module (2) comprises a cooling structure (4) transporting heat away from the electronic power module (2) via a coolant that is guided by the cooling structure (4). The cooling structure (4) is arranged on a second side (5) of the base plate (3) opposite to the first side. Task of the invention is to provide an electronic power system (1) with an improved cooling. According to the present invention this task is solved in that the cooling structure (4) is integrally formed with the base plate (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic power system (1) comprising at least one electronic power module (2). The electronic power module (2) comprises a base plate (3) and at least one heat generating component arranged on a first side of the base plate (3). The electronic power module (2) comprises a cooling structure (4) transporting heat away from the electronic power module (2) via a coolant that is guided by the cooling structure (4). The cooling structure (4) is arranged on a second side (5) of the base plate (3) opposite to the first side. Task of the invention is to provide an electronic power system (1) with an improved cooling. According to the present invention this task is solved in that the cooling structure (4) is integrally formed with the base plate (3).

Abstract: A lead frame is provided, including one or more power terminals and one or more control terminals, wherein at least one of the control terminals is externally terminated with a press-fit contact member, and wherein at least one of the control terminals and at least one power terminals are formed from different materials. With the disclosed lead frame of the invention, lower material cross sections in the power terminals will be provided because of the better electrical conductivity when using pure copper compared to alloys with higher mechanical strengths. Also specific/different plating could be added to the individual needs of the different pin types without using masks in the plating process.

Abstract: Sintering tool (10) with a cradle for receiving an electronic subassembly (BG) to be sintered, characterized by at least one support bracket (20), arranged at two locations opposite the cradle, for fixing a protective film (30) covering the electronic subassembly (BG).

Abstract: A lead frame is provided, including one or more power terminals and one or more control terminals, wherein at least one of the control terminals is externally terminated with a press-fit contact member, and wherein at least one of the control terminals and at least one power terminals are formed from different materials. With the disclosed lead frame of the invention, lower material cross sections in the power terminals will be provided because of the better electrical conductivity when using pure copper compared to alloys with higher mechanical strengths. Also specific/different plating could be added to the individual needs of the different pin types without using masks in the plating process.

Abstract: Sintering tool (10) with a cradle for receiving an electronic subassembly (BG) to be sintered, characterized by at least one support bracket (20), arranged at two locations opposite the cradle, for fixing a protective film (30) covering the electronic subassembly (BG).

Abstract: Tool (10) for the lower die of a sintering device, the tool (10) having a rest (20) for an electronic subassembly (30) comprising a circuit carrier, to be sintered, where the rest (20) is formed from a material with a coefficient of linear expansion that is close to the coefficient of expansion of the circuit carrier of the electronic subassembly (30).

Abstract: A lead frame is provided, including one or more power terminals and one or more control terminals, wherein at least one of the control terminals is externally terminated with a press-fit contact member, and wherein at least one of the control terminals and at least one power terminals are formed from different materials. With the disclosed lead frame of the invention, lower material cross sections in the power terminals will be provided because of the better electrical conductivity when using pure copper compared to alloys with higher mechanical strengths. Also specific/different plating could be added to the individual needs of the different pin types without using masks in the plating process.

Abstract: An electric device, comprising: a power module having a circuit carrier on which a circuit component is disposed; a cooling structure; and an intermediate structure disposed between the circuit carrier and the cooling structure, wherein the cooling structure is made of a first metal material, and the intermediate structure is made of a second metal material having a higher thermal conductivity than that of the first metal material.

Abstract: One aspect relates to a method for manufacturing a substrate assembly for attachment to an electronic component A substrate is provided with a first side and a second side. A contact material layer is applied to the first side of the substrate. A pre-fixing agent is applied at least to sections of a side of the contact material layer facing away from the substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic power system (1) comprising at least one electronic power module (2). The electronic power module (2) comprises a base plate (3) and at least one heat generating component arranged on a first side of the base plate (3). The electronic power module (2) comprises a cooling structure (4) transporting heat away from the electronic power module (2) via a coolant that is guided by the cooling structure (4). The cooling structure (4) is arranged on a second side (5) of the base plate (3) opposite to the first side. Task of the invention is to provide an electronic power system (1) with an improved cooling. According to the present invention this task is solved in that the cooling structure (4) is integrally formed with the base plate (3).

Abstract: Sintering device for sintering at least one electronic assembly, having a lower die and an upper die which is slidable towards the lower die, or a lower die which is slidable towards the upper die. The lower die forms a support for the assembly to be sintered and the upper die includes a receptacle for a pressure pad for exerting pressure directed towards the lower die, and a delimitation wall which laterally surrounds the pressure pad. The delimitation wall having an outer delimitation wall and an inner delimitation wall surrounded by the outer delimitation wall, the inner delimitation wall mounted so as to be slidable towards the outer delimitation wall and so as to be slid in the direction of the lower die such that, following the placing of the inner delimitation wall on the lower die, the pressure pad is displaceable in the direction of the lower die.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cooling trough comprising an unflat surface, surrounding an opening of the cooling trough, configured with a height essentially decreasing inwardly. At least one supporting line, running around the opening of the cooling trough, is formed on the unflat surface. The at least one supporting line contacts a baseplate of a power module after the baseplate is attached to the unflat surface of the cooling trough. In addition, the present invention also discloses a cooler comprising the cooling trough and a power module assembly comprising the cooler.

Abstract: A lead frame is provided, including one or more power terminals and one or more control terminals, wherein at least one of the control terminals is externally terminated with a press-fit contact member, and wherein at least one of the control terminals and at least one power terminals are formed from different materials. With the disclosed lead frame of the invention, lower material cross sections in the power terminals will be provided because of the better electrical conductivity when using pure copper compared to alloys with higher mechanical strengths. Also specific/different plating could be added to the individual needs of the different pin types without using masks in the plating process.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cooling trough comprising an unflat surface, surrounding an opening of the cooling trough, configured with a height essentially decreasing inwardly. At least one supporting line, running around the opening of the cooling trough, is formed on the unflat surface. The at least one supporting line contacts a baseplate of a power module after the baseplate is attached to the unflat surface of the cooling trough. In addition, the present invention also discloses a cooler comprising the cooling trough and a power module assembly comprising the cooler.