Abstract:
In an electric circuit comprising a plurality of power semiconductor devices (1), each of the power semiconductor devices has a heat-dissipating metal part (5) that is electrically connected to an electrode of the device inside the semiconductor package, and the heat-dissipating metal parts of the power semiconductor devices of which the electrodes connected to the heat radiating metal parts are at the same potential are connected and fixed to an electrically conductive heat-dissipating body to use the body as a connecting terminal. Further, some of the heat-dissipating bodies are electrically connected and fixed to an electrically conductive heat-dissipating plate (7) to use it as a connecting terminal. Alternatively, the heat-dissipating bodies are electrically insulated from and fixed to another heat-dissipator (11).
Abstract:
A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly 58 may include a PCB 136 and a high current interconnect 140 mounted on the PCB 136. The high current interconnect 140 may be configured to electrically couple a first high current bladed component 153, a second high current bladed component 154, and a trace disposed on the PCB 136. The high current interconnect 140 may include feet 145 made of a conductive material that are coupled to the PCB 136. The trace may be coupled to the feet 148 via a weld.
Abstract:
The present subject matter relates to a battery module 22 for use in a vehicle 10. The battery module 22 may include a housing 50, a plurality of battery cells 54 disposed within the housing 50, and solid state pre-charge control circuitry 159 that pre-charges a direct current (DC) bus 160 that may be coupled between the battery module 22 and an electronic component 161 of the vehicle 10. Furthermore, the solid state pre-charge control circuitry 159 may include solid state electronic components as well as passive electronic components.
Abstract:
A battery system having a bladed fuse connector and a method of operation of the bladed fuse connector are provided. The system may, in certain embodiments, include a printed circuit board (PCB) and a high current interconnect. The high current interconnect may be mounted to and extending upward from the PCB. The battery system may also include a fuse. The fuse may limit an amount of current flowing through the battery system. Additionally, the battery system may include a bladed fuse connector coupled between the high current interconnect and the fuse. The bladed fuse connector may carry a current between the high current interconnect and the fuse. To that end, the bladed fuse connector may include an S-shaped bend between the high current interconnect and the fuse.
Abstract:
An electronic device includes a housing (120), a circuit board (100), a plurality of holders (180) having mechanical connectors to the housing (120) and to the circuit board (100) and mechanically fixing the circuit board (100) within the housing (120), and at least one capacitor (130) having a first electrode (131), a second electrode (132) and a dielectric arranged between the first and second electrodes (131, 132). The first electrode (131) is electrically connected to a contact (110) on the circuit board (100), and the second electrode (132) is electrically connected to the housing (120). The at least one capacitor (130) is part of one of the plurality of holders (180); and the dielectric of the capacitor (130) is part of a thermal insulation between the connectors to the circuit board (100) and to the housing (120).
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a battery module for use in a vehicle is presented. The method may include disposing battery cells into a lower housing and disposing a lid assembly over the battery cells. The lid assembly may include a lid and bus bar interconnects disposed on the lid. The method may also include disposing a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly onto the lid assembly and electrically coupling portions of the lid assembly, portions of the PCB assembly, and the battery cells to each other.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a battery module for use in a vehicle is presented. The method may include disposing battery cells into a lower housing and disposing a lid assembly over the battery cells. The lid assembly may include a lid and bus bar interconnects disposed on the lid. The method may also include disposing a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly onto the lid assembly and electrically coupling portions of the lid assembly, portions of the PCB assembly, and the battery cells to each other.