Abstract: A power semiconductor device package of the invention is used for a power conversion equipment. The package is formed of a casing containing a power chip therein, external main circuit terminals for direct-current input and alternating-current output, and pin terminals for connection to an external control circuit. The main circuit terminals and pin terminals are arranged in two rows on the upper surface of the casing. In the invention, at least one of the connecting terminals for a snubber circuit and the support terminals is situated on the upper surface of the casing. The connecting terminals are connected inside the casing to the main circuit terminals for the direct-current input to have the same electric potential. The supporting terminals are arranged adjacent to the pin terminals so that a printed circuit board for the external control circuit can be securely fixed to the casing.

Abstract: A low inductance coaxial semiconductor switching module and methods of operating the same. The module can contain high power, high frequency semiconductor switching devices, operated to provide high power at low inductance. The module incorporates compositional, geometrical and electrical symmetry in a coaxial configuration. The module also includes short internal leads, a special circumferential array of substrates, a special circular gate circuit, a special circular kelvin circuit, and special terminal subassembly and special module mounting features.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a plurality of bipolar electrical components connected between two generally parallel electrical supports, each bipolar electrical component having a lower base terminal fixedly mounted to the first electrical support and a generally flat upper terminal having a random angular orientation about the central axis of the electrical components, an electrically conducting coupler which telescopically receives the upper terminal of the component to form a rigid electrical connection between the coupler and an electrical component at one end of the coupler and the other end of the coupler is electrically connected to the second electrical support.

Abstract: A flat package for semiconductor integrated circuit devices allows edge-mounting and surface-mount. The package may be molded plastic containing a semiconductor chip, and flat leads extend from one edge of the package. The leads are bent to provide an area to solder to conductors on a PC board. Mechanical positioning, mechanical support and spacing are provided by studs extending from the edge of the package adjacent the leads. The studs have stops formed at a position even with flat outer surfaces of the bent leads; the portion outward of the stops fits into holes in the PC board.

Abstract: A heat-sink cooling apparatus and a method for attaching a heatsink to a ceramic integrated-circuit package are provided. An externally-threaded molybdenum stud is attached to and extends from a copper/tungsten slug, or attachment plate, which is brazed to the ceramic integrated-circuit package. The stud and the slug have similar thermal coefficients of expansion to reduce thermal stress at the interface therebetween. An aluminum heatsink has an internally threaded hole formed therein for receiving the externally-threaded molybdenum stud. The external threads of the harder molybdenum material engage and deform the threads formed in the aluminum heatsink to provide strong mechanical and thermal bonding between the stud and the heatsink.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip carrier (SCC) comprising means for physical orientation and attachment to a substrate which is independent of means for coupling electrical signals to the substrate, thereby alleviating many of the constraints often placed on the substrate and/or electrical coupling system.

Abstract: A semiconductor package having a gull-wing, zig-zag, inline-lead configuration and end-of-package anchoring devices for rigidly affixing the package to a circuit board such that each lead is in compressibe contact with its associated mounting pad on the board. The anchoring devices of a first embodiment comprise anchoring pins having fish-hook-type barbs which lock against the under side of the board when the pegs are inserted through holes in the board; a second embodiment utilizes anchoring pins which are adhesively bonded in recesses that have been drilled or molded into the board; a third embodiment utilizes anchoring pins, the ends of which can be bonded directly to planar peg-bonding regions on the surface of the board; and a fourth utilizes tapered anchoring ping which may be inserted with an interference fit into holes in the board. The invention eliminates the need for mechanical support of the packages during solder reflow operations used during board assembly and repair.