Abstract: A power semiconductor module arrangement includes: a substrate having a dielectric insulation layer and a first metallization layer arranged on a first surface of the dielectric insulation layer; at least one semiconductor body arranged on and attached to the first metallization layer by an electrically conductive connection layer; and at least one electrically conducting element arranged on the first metallization layer. The first metallization layer is a structured layer having a plurality of different sub-sections. The first metallization layer has a uniform thickness in a vertical direction, the vertical direction being perpendicular to the first surface of the dielectric insulation layer. Each electrically conducting element is arranged on and covers a subarea of a sub-section, thereby increasing a cross-sectional area of the subarea of the respective sub-section. Each electrically conducting element includes an electrically conductive connection layer without a semiconductor body arranged thereon.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method for producing a circuit carrier. For this purpose, an electrically insulating carrier is provided, having an upper side and also an underside opposite from the upper side. A first metal foil and a hardening material are likewise provided. Then, an upper metallization layer, which is arranged on the upper side and has a hardening area, is produced. In this case, at least one contiguous portion of the hardening area is created by at least part of the hardening material being diffused into the first metal foil.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method for producing a circuit carrier. For this purpose, an electrically insulating carrier is provided, having an upper side and also an underside opposite from the upper side. A first metal foil and a hardening material are likewise provided. Then, an upper metallization layer, which is arranged on the upper side and has a hardening area, is produced. In this case, at least one contiguous portion of the hardening area is created by at least part of the hardening material being diffused into the first metal foil.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a baseplate having a top side, an underside, and a depression formed in the baseplate. The depression extends into the baseplate proceeding from the top side. A thickness of the baseplate is locally reduced in a region of the depression. The power semiconductor module further includes a circuit carrier arranged above the depression on the top side of the baseplate such that the depression is interposed between the circuit carrier and the underside of the baseplate.

Abstract: A semiconductor module and a method. One embodiment provides a housing with a housing frame and a pluggable carrier which is plugged in the housing frame. The pluggable carrier is equipped with a lead which includes an internal portion which is arranged inside the housing, and an external portion which is arranged outside the housing. The internal portion is electrically coupled to an electric component of the power semiconductor module. The external portion allows for electrically coupling the power semiconductor module.

Abstract: A semiconductor module and a method. One embodiment provides a housing with a housing frame and a pluggable carrier which is plugged in the housing frame. The pluggable carrier is equipped with a lead which includes an internal portion which is arranged inside the housing, and an external portion which is arranged outside the housing. The internal portion is electrically coupled to an electric component of the power semiconductor module. The external portion allows for electrically coupling the power semiconductor module.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a press-fit connector includes a first part with a first end and with a second end, and a second part with a first end and with a second end. The second end of the first part is electrically and mechanically joined to the first end of the second part. The first part is made of a first material with a first mechanical strength. The second part is made of a second material with a second mechanical strength. The first mechanical strength is greater than the second mechanical strength.