Abstract: A rectangular power module with a body having two short ends defining a length and two long sides defining a width having three parallel circuit paths crossing the short width distance from side to side using side positioned gate terminals and planar top positioned top power terminal positioned between MOSFETS in the circuit for even thermal positioning and reduced current path, inductance, and resistance and increased power density.

Abstract: The present system and method provides a maximum power point tracking converter for use with a solar cell group in a distributed manner within a solar panel. According to one embodiment, one or more solar cells within a solar panel are grouped and coupled to a distributed converter that extracts maximum power from the coupled solar cell group.

Abstract: The design and fabrication of a highly integrated, intelligent integral horsepower, three-phase induction motor drive is based on multichip module (MCM) technology. A conventional three-phase induction motor is transformed into a stand-alone variable-speed drive by way of MCM technology. This solid-state controller-known as a multichip power module (MCPM)-uses known good die (KGD) to obtain minimal footprint, volume, and mass, while maximizing efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability. This is done by integrating the low-power control and high-power sections onto a single substrate. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an integrated circuit assembly formed on a single substrate is capable of transforming and controlling AC power input to DC power output responsive to input signals.