WO2015198411A1 - パワーモジュール装置、電力変換装置およびパワーモジュール装置の製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a power module device, a power conversion device, and a method for manufacturing a power module device.
- Power converters equipped with power semiconductor elements such as IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) and FWD (Free Wheel Diode) are used in various products such as electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, railways, and power equipment. Since these power semiconductor elements generate heat during operation, it is required to properly cool the power semiconductor elements.
- a cooling device such as water cooling for circulating water or air cooling using fins is provided, and the power semiconductor element is cooled by exchanging heat with this cooling device.
- a general power conversion device or the like requires a plurality of semiconductor elements, and further, it is required to make the mounting density of the plurality of semiconductor elements dense.
- a structure for cooling a semiconductor component (a semiconductor element is stored) from both sides has been developed.
- a technique is known in which semiconductor components and cooling tubes for cooling are alternately arranged and stacked. Such a technique is described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-181687 (Patent Document 1).
- the semiconductor component and the cooling device are alternately arranged to realize high-efficiency cooling of the semiconductor element.
- the semiconductor component is directed upward or downward.
- a connection is made between the terminals. That is, in the above-described conventional technology, since insulation is simply ensured in the space, the arrangement density tends to be increased by alternately arranging the semiconductor components and the cooling device, but ensuring the breakdown voltage is not always sufficient. .
- a power conversion device or the like that handles a large voltage, if an attempt is made to secure a breakdown voltage between semiconductor elements and circuits inside the device, the space for insulation is increased, and the device is large.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a power module device, a power conversion device, and a method for manufacturing the power module device that are suitable for high pressure while maintaining cooling efficiency.
- the present invention includes a case having a plurality of recesses and a plurality of semiconductor components, wherein the case is on one side which is the recess side and on the side opposite to the one side. And the case has an edge extending from the other side toward the one side, and each of the plurality of semiconductor components is sandwiched by the cooling device from both sides via the case.
- Each of the recesses has a sealing material disposed on one side of the case, and the case can hold the sealing material on the one side to at least a part of the edge. It was configured to have an integral structure.
- the semiconductor device includes a case and a semiconductor component, and the semiconductor component is disposed in the recess of the case so as to be sandwiched from both sides by the cooling device via the case, and the case includes a part of the semiconductor component.
- the terminal portion to be formed or at least a part of the terminals connected to the semiconductor component can be sealed with a sealing material.
- the semiconductor component is disposed in each of the plurality of recesses of the case molded so as to be able to hold at least a part of the edge so that the fluid does not leak, and the semiconductor component is sandwiched from both sides on the other side.
- a cooling device is arranged, and a sealing material is sealed on the recess side.
- FIG. 1 is an external view of a power conversion device according to a first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side view and a cross-sectional view of the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an external view and a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor component incorporating a semiconductor element which is a component constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 4A is an external view and a cross-sectional view of a heat sink that is a component constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is an external view of a power conversion device according to a first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side view and a cross-sectional view of the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an external view and a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor component incorporating a semiconductor element which is a component constituting the power conversion apparatus according to
- FIG. 4B is an external view and a cross-sectional view of a heat sink according to a part that constitutes the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment including the present invention and that uses extrusion processing.
- FIG. 5 is an external view of a pressing plate that is a component constituting the power conversion device according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a terminal block which is a component constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a terminal block support member which is a component constituting the power conversion device according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an external view and a cross-sectional view of a case which is a component constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a method of manufacturing a case which is a component constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a first diagram showing a method of manufacturing the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a second view showing a method of manufacturing the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a third view showing a method of manufacturing the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a fourth diagram showing a method of manufacturing the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a fifth diagram showing the method of manufacturing the power converter according to the first embodiment equipped with the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a sixth diagram illustrating the method of manufacturing the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a top view of FIG. 6 showing a method of manufacturing the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a seventh view showing the method of manufacturing the power converter according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 18 is an eighth diagram showing a method of manufacturing the power converter according to the first embodiment equipped with the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a first diagram showing the effect of deflection of the pressurizing plate constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a first diagram showing the effect of deflection of the pressurizing plate constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a second view showing the effect of the deflection of the pressurizing plate constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a method for manufacturing a case which is a component constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a method of manufacturing a power conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a power conversion apparatus according to a third embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 24 is an external view and a sectional view showing a power conversion apparatus according to a fourth embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a method of manufacturing a case which is a component constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a first diagram showing a method of manufacturing a power conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 27 is a second view showing a method of manufacturing the power conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is an external view of a power conversion apparatus according to a fifth embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a heat sink constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the fifth embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 30 is a view showing a heat sink constituting a power conversion apparatus according to a fifth embodiment provided with the present invention, and a pipe connecting the heat sink.
- FIG. 26 is a first diagram showing a method of manufacturing a power conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 27 is a second view showing a method of manufacturing the power conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment
- FIG. 31 is an external view of a power converter as a sixth embodiment provided with the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is an external view of a heat pipe constituting a power conversion apparatus according to a sixth embodiment having the present invention.
- FIG. 33 is an entire circuit of the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- FIG. 33 shows a circuit diagram of the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- the case 1 stores a semiconductor component 27-1, a semiconductor component 27-2, and a semiconductor component 27-3.
- a power converter is formed by two sets of cases 1, a capacitor 101, and a capacitor 102.
- Semiconductor components 27-1 (upper) (S1), 27-2 (upper) (S2), 27-2 (lower) (S3), 27-1 (lower) (S4) are DC terminals + E and -E. Are connected in series via the external terminal 3-2 of each case 1 (semiconductor components 27-1, 27-2, 27-3 are collectively referred to as semiconductor component 27. Other Configurations) Similarly, “ ⁇ 1”, “ ⁇ 2”... Also means a part of the generic part.
- the semiconductor components 27-1 and 27-2 are configured by a parallel circuit of a switching element such as an IGBT and a free wheel diode (reverse connection).
- Capacitors 101 and 102 are connected in series between the DC terminals + E and ⁇ E in parallel with the series circuit of the semiconductor component 27.
- a connection point between the capacitors 101 and 102 has a neutral terminal N as a neutral polarity.
- a connection point between the neutral terminal N and the semiconductor components 27-1 (upper side) and 27-2 (upper side) is connected to the semiconductor component 27-3 (upper side) via an external terminal 3-3 arranged in each case 1. ).
- the connection point of the semiconductor component 27-1 (lower side) and 27-2 (lower side) is connected by the semiconductor component 27-3 (lower side).
- the semiconductor component 27-1 is connected to the external terminal 3-1 and the internal terminal 28-2-1 of the semiconductor component 27-2 via the internal terminal 28-1-1 and the internal terminal 28-1-2, respectively.
- the semiconductor component 27-2 is connected to the internal terminal 28-2-1 and the external terminal 3-2 of the semiconductor component 27-2 through the internal terminal 28-2-2 and the internal terminal 28-2-2, respectively.
- the semiconductor component 27-3 includes an internal terminal 28-1-2 of the semiconductor component 27-1 and an internal terminal 28-2 of the semiconductor component 27-2 via the internal terminal 28-3-1 and the internal terminal 28-3-2. -1 and the external terminal 3-3.
- the semiconductor component 27-3 is configured as a diode. In such a configuration, by controlling on / off of the semiconductor components 27-1 and 27-2, any one of the DC voltage + E, the neutral voltage N, and the DC voltage ⁇ E is selectively selected.
- DC terminal + E with the alternating current applied between the semiconductor component 27-2 (upper side) and 27-2 (lower side) as direct current
- the output that is, the power is converted to the DC terminal -E.
- FIG. 1 shows an external view of a power conversion apparatus according to a first embodiment provided with the present invention
- FIG. 2 shows a side view and a sectional view.
- Four heat sinks 5 are arranged at the lower part of the case 1, and the terminal block 4 is arranged at the upper part of the case 1, and the external terminals 3 protrude from the side surfaces of the terminal block 4.
- the external terminal 3 functions as a power conversion device by establishing electrical continuity with the outside.
- Pressurizing plates 6 are arranged on both sides of the heat sink 5, and pressurizing bolts 7 pass through holes provided at four locations near the corners of the pressurizing plate 6 to connect with the pressurizing nuts 8. Pressure.
- the terminal block 4 is fixed by a terminal block support member 9 through which the pressure bolt 7 passes.
- the case 1 is composed of a thin metal plate, and the cross-sectional shape of the case 1 is such that both side surfaces are higher than the sealing material 2 and have three depressions in the center.
- an aluminum plate having a thickness of about 0.1 mm bent on the case 1 was used.
- a semiconductor component 27 containing a semiconductor element is disposed in each of the recesses of the case 1, and a total of three semiconductor components 27 containing a semiconductor element are provided.
- a semiconductor component 27 containing each semiconductor element includes a semiconductor element 21, a metal circuit 22, an insulating material 23, and a heat radiating member 24, which are sealed with a mold resin 25.
- the semiconductor element 21 is electrically connected to the outside.
- the terminal 26 protruding from the mold resin 25 of the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element and the internal terminal 28 protruding from the terminal block 4 are firmly joined by welding.
- the terminals 26 protruding from the mold resin 25 and the internal terminals 28 protruding from the terminal block 4 are sealed with the sealing material 2.
- silicone gel is used for the sealing material 2, and a sufficient breakdown voltage can be secured even when a high breakdown voltage semiconductor element is used.
- heat sinks 5 are arranged outside the case 1, that is, below the case 1 shown in the sectional view of FIG. 2 so as to sandwich the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element via the case 1.
- the semiconductor component 27 containing any semiconductor element can be cooled from both sides.
- the thermal resistance between the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor elements and the heat sink 5 can be reduced.
- the heat sink 5 is disposed and pressed on both sides of all the semiconductor components 27 containing the semiconductor elements, so that the semiconductor components 27 containing the semiconductor elements are provided.
- the internal heat generation can be efficiently cooled.
- the semiconductor component 27 incorporating the semiconductor element and the heat sink 5 face each other through the thin metallic case 1 and do not involve a member having a large thermal resistance.
- the thermal resistance between the heat sinks 5 can be reduced.
- contact resistance can be improved by providing a low elastic body or grease having high thermal conductivity between the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element and the case 1 or between the case 1 and the heat sink 5. Can be further reduced.
- the semiconductor element 21, the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element, the terminal 26, and the internal terminal 28 are all sealed with the mold resin 25 or the sealing material 2, and are used in a power conversion device that handles high voltage. However, sufficient pressure resistance can be secured. Further, even when the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element or the heat sink 5 is thin and the distance between the terminals 26 of the semiconductor component 27 containing the adjacent semiconductor element is short, sufficient pressure resistance can be secured by the silicone gel. , Power converter can be made smaller and space saving.
- FIG. 3a shows an external view of a semiconductor component 27 containing a semiconductor element constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the semiconductor component 27 incorporating the semiconductor element used in this embodiment has a structure in which the heat radiation member 24 is exposed at the center of the main surface, the terminals 26a and 26b protrude from the upper part, and these are sealed with the mold resin 25.
- the heat dissipating member 24 is in contact with the case 1 on the surface and has a role of transmitting heat inside the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element to the heat sink 5.
- a copper member having high flatness was used. Copper has high thermal conductivity, and the thermal resistance between the semiconductor component 27 and the heat sink 5 can be further reduced.
- FIG. 3b shows a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor component 27 containing a semiconductor element constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- the semiconductor component 27 incorporates at least one or more semiconductor elements 1, the metal circuit 22 is disposed on both surfaces of the semiconductor element 1, and part of them is a terminal 26. In this embodiment, the semiconductor element 1 and the metal circuit 22 are joined by solder.
- At least one side of the metal circuits 22 arranged on both surfaces of the semiconductor element 1 is thicker at a portion in contact with the semiconductor element 1 than at other portions. As a result, the distance between the circuits of the metal circuits 22 arranged on both surfaces of the semiconductor element 1 can be secured, so that sufficient reliability can be secured even when a high voltage is handled.
- an insulating material 23 is disposed on the surface opposite to the side facing the semiconductor element 21, and the semiconductor element 21 and the metal circuit 22 are insulated from the case 1 and the like to ensure circuit reliability. To do.
- the thickness of the insulating material 23 can be selected according to the voltage used. In this embodiment, silicon nitride having a thickness of about 0.64 mm is used for the insulating material 23.
- insulating resin sheets can be used according to the required pressure resistance and thermal resistance.
- the thermal conductivity of the insulating material used is large, and the thinner the thickness, the smaller the thermal resistance.
- a heat radiating member 24 is disposed on the surface opposite to the side facing the metal circuit 22.
- only copper, silicon nitride, and solder are disposed between the semiconductor element 21 and the heat dissipation member 24, and all of them are thin members having high thermal conductivity. The thermal resistance between the two can be reduced.
- copper is used for the metal circuit 22 and the heat dissipating member 24, but aluminum or other metal material can also be used.
- the thermal resistance increases because of its lower thermal conductivity than copper, but it has features such as light weight and ease of processing. It can be used properly according to the application.
- the semiconductor element 21, the metal circuit 22, the insulating material 23, the heat dissipation member 24, and the terminal 26 are sealed with a mold resin 25 except for a part of the heat dissipation member and the terminal 26.
- a mold resin 25 By sealing with the mold resin 25, an electrical short circuit can be prevented, pressure resistance can be ensured, a difference in thermal deformation of each member occurring during operation can be reduced, and strength reliability can be ensured.
- FIG. 4A shows an external view and a cross-sectional view of the heat sink 5 constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- the heat sink 5 has a role of cooling the semiconductor member 27 with two main surfaces contacting the case.
- a water channel 41 is formed by providing fins in a direction substantially orthogonal to the main surface.
- Connecting members 42 and 44 are provided on the two main surfaces of the heat sink 5, respectively.
- the connecting member 42 is provided with an O-ring groove 43, and an O-ring is disposed in this groove and connected to a connecting member 44 of another heat sink 5, thereby forming a water channel.
- the outer diameter of the connecting member 42 and the inner diameter of the connecting member 44 are determined so that when these are connected, the O-ring can be properly crushed to prevent water leakage. In this embodiment, it is determined that the O-ring is crushed by about 20% during connection.
- copper was used as the material for the heat sink. Thermal resistance can be reduced by using copper with high thermal conductivity. Depending on the type of cooling medium and the required heat dissipation performance, different materials such as aluminum can be used. When aluminum is used, the thermal resistance increases because of its lower thermal conductivity than copper, but it has features such as light weight and ease of processing. It can be used properly according to the application.
- the fin is configured by combining a plurality of members. However, as shown in FIG.
- the fin can be configured by one member by using the extruded member.
- One heat sink 5 can be formed by joining an extruding member 46 having a water channel inside and a heat sink end member 47 integrated with the connecting members 42 and 43 by extruding. At this time, the extruding member 46 and the heat sink end member 47 can be joined by brazing, bonding, or the like.
- the fin since the fin is constituted by one member, it is possible to provide a fin that is low in cost and excellent in reliability.
- the shape of the fin is restricted by the workability of the extrusion process, when a more detailed fin shape is required, a structure in which the fin is configured by combining a plurality of members as shown in FIG. It is effective to use.
- FIG. 5 shows an external view of the pressurizing plate 6 constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- the pressing plate 6 is a stainless steel plate having a thickness of about 5 mm.
- a hole 51 for allowing the pressure bolt 7 to pass therethrough is provided in the vicinity of the corner portion of the pressure plate 6, a hole 51 for allowing the pressure bolt 7 to pass therethrough is provided.
- a hole 52 for the connecting member of the heat sink 5 is also provided.
- the pressing plate 6 has a longitudinal deflection in the out-of-plane direction. The effect of deflection will be described later.
- FIG. 6 shows an external view of the terminal block 4 constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- the terminal block 4 is made of an epoxy resin
- the copper external terminals 3 are protruded on the outside
- the copper internal terminals 28 are protruded on the inner side
- the external terminals 3 and 28 are located inside the terminal block 4.
- the lower surface of the terminal block 4 is provided with a concave portion for positioning the terminal block 4 in a pair with the terminal block positioning convex portion 72 provided on the upper surface of the terminal block support member 9. Yes.
- FIG. 7 shows an external view of the terminal block support member 9 constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment provided with the present invention.
- a hole 71 through which the pressurizing bolt 7 passes is provided on the side surface of the terminal block support member 9, and a terminal block positioning convex portion 72 is provided on the upper surface.
- the thickness of the terminal block support member 9 is smaller than the thickness of the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element.
- an epoxy resin is used as the material for the terminal block support member 9.
- Other materials can be used as long as the rigidity necessary for positioning the terminal block can be secured.
- FIG. 8 shows an external view and a cross-sectional view of case 1 constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment including the present invention.
- the case 1 is constructed by bending an aluminum plate having a thickness of 0.1 mm. Since three recesses for inserting the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element are provided and the end portions are bent so as to be arranged on substantially the same plane, a liquid silicone gel is injected. Can be sealed with silicone gel. Further, a portion that becomes a heat dissipation path facing the semiconductor component 27 or the heat sink 5 containing the semiconductor element is a flat surface, and has a shape effective for reducing thermal resistance, and also faces the semiconductor component 27 or the heat sink 5.
- Case 1 has a shape that resembles a spring in the direction perpendicular to the surface that becomes the heat dissipation path, that is, the direction in which pressure is applied to reduce contact thermal resistance after mounting components, etc. is there. Therefore, when pressurizing, the rigidity of the case 1 is not hindered.
- aluminum is used as the material of the case 1, but other materials such as copper, aluminum, copper alloys, and the like can also be used.
- copper is used for case 1
- the thermal resistance can be made smaller because the thermal conductivity is larger than that of aluminum.
- the rigidity is greater than that of aluminum. In view of these, it can be selected.
- case 1 is manufactured by bending a substantially rectangular thin plate 71.
- Case 1 can be formed by folding the dotted line shown in the figure in the valley and the one-dot chain line in the mountain.
- an aluminum plate having a thickness of 0.1 mm is used as the material of the case 1.
- L1 to L7 are after bending
- L1 is the width of the recess at the mounting position of the semiconductor component
- L2 is the depth of the recess at the mounting position of the semiconductor component
- L3 is the width of the mounting position of the heat sink 5
- L4 is The width of the heat sink 5 installation position at the end of the case 1
- L5 is the height of the edge of the case 1
- L6 is the length of the recess at the mounting position of the semiconductor component
- L7 is the dimension of the case 1 in the longitudinal direction when mounting the semiconductor component 27 It becomes.
- FIG. 10 four heat sinks 5 are connected to form a water channel.
- two types of heat sink 5a and heat sink 5b in which the positions of the connecting members 42 and 44 are symmetrical on the right and left sides, are prepared, and the water channel is configured by connecting them in order.
- the O-ring groove 43 of the connecting member 42 is provided with an O-ring, and cooling water leakage at the connecting portion can be prevented.
- the rigidity of the connecting portion does not hinder pressurization during pressurization.
- the heat sink 5 is arranged on both sides of the recessed portion of the case 1 by installing the case 1 between the four connected heat sinks 5.
- semiconductor components 27 each containing a semiconductor element are installed in three recesses of case 1.
- the surface of the semiconductor component 27 on which the heat dissipation member 24 is exposed is arranged so as to be in contact with the surface of the case 1 facing the main surface of the heat sink 5.
- the heat sink 5 can be disposed on the surface.
- the semiconductor component 27 is installed in the recess of the case 1 after the case 1 is installed on the heat sink 5.
- the case 1 is installed on the upper portion of the heat sink 5 after the semiconductor component 27 is installed in the recess of the case 1. May be installed.
- a total of six terminal block support members 9 are arranged on the side portion of the semiconductor component 27 containing the semiconductor element. At this time, the terminal block positioning convex portion 72 of the nine terminal block support members is positioned higher than the edge of the case 1.
- two pressurizing plates 6 are arranged on both sides of the heat sink 5. At this time, it arrange
- the pressure plate 6 is provided with a hole 52 for a connecting member, the connection members 42 and 44 of the heat sink 5 and the pressure plate 6 do not come into contact with each other.
- the width of the terminal block support member 9 in the pressing direction is smaller than the width of the semiconductor component 27, so that the pressure generated by the axial force of the pressing bolt 7 is
- the semiconductor component 27 does not act on the support member 9 and receives pressure on the surface. Therefore, the semiconductor component 27 can be appropriately pressurized by pressurization.
- the terminal block 4 is arranged on the upper part of the case 1, and the terminal 26 of the semiconductor component 27 and the internal terminal 28 of the terminal block are joined by welding. At this time, the terminal block can be positioned by adhering the concave portion on the lower surface of the terminal block 4 and the convex portion on the upper surface of the terminal block support member 9 with an adhesive.
- liquid silicone gel before curing is injected as a sealing material 2 into the position where the semiconductor component 27 is mounted inside the case 1.
- the liquid silicone gel is injected so that the liquid level is higher than the terminal 26 of the conductor component 27 and the internal terminal 28 of the terminal block, so that the interior of the terminal 26 and the terminal block of the semiconductor component 27 and the conductor component 27 is obtained.
- the terminal 28 can be sealed.
- the case 1 since the case 1 is bent so that the end of one aluminum plate is arranged on the substantially same plane, if the liquid level is located below the plane of the end, the liquid silicone gel Will not leak.
- the silicone gel is injected, the gel is cured to complete the sealing, and the power converter is completed.
- the power conversion device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the structure and the manufacturing method of which is described, has heat sinks 5 arranged on both sides of all semiconductor components 27 containing semiconductor elements.
- the semiconductor element 21 can be efficiently cooled from both sides.
- the rigidity of the case 1 and the water channel is small in the pressurizing direction, the rigidity of the case 1 is not hindered when pressurizing to reduce the thermal resistance. Since the terminal block support member 9 is thinner than the semiconductor component 27, it is possible to prevent the terminal block support member 9 from hindering pressurization.
- FIG. 19 shows a modification when the semiconductor component 27 is pressed with the pressing plate 6 without any deflection.
- the applied pressure is generated at the position of the pressurizing bolt 7, that is, near the corner of the pressurizing plate 6. Since the size of the semiconductor component 27 is smaller than the distance at which the applied pressure is generated, when the pressing plate 19 is not bent, a four-point bending deformation with the end of the semiconductor component 27 as a fulcrum as shown in FIG. Occurs. As a result, the surface pressure near the center of the semiconductor component 27 is reduced.
- the pressing plate 6 is deflected as shown in FIG.
- a three-point bending deformation with the central portion of the semiconductor component 27 as a fulcrum occurs.
- the surface pressure near the center of the semiconductor component 27 increases.
- the intermediate deformation between the four-point bending deformation mode shown in FIG. 19 and the three-point bending deformation mode shown in FIG. 20 can be performed. Either position can be pressurized appropriately. If an extremely large deflection is provided on the pressing plate 6, the surface pressure near the center of the semiconductor component 27 increases while the surface pressure near the end of the semiconductor component 27 decreases. Therefore, an appropriate amount of deflection should be provided. Is desirable.
- FIG. 21 shows a case 211 constituting the power conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment provided with the present invention and a developed view 212 thereof.
- the difference from the case 1 used in the first embodiment is that the case 1 used in the first embodiment has three recesses in which the semiconductor components 27 containing the semiconductor elements are arranged, whereas the first embodiment uses this embodiment.
- the case used for the power conversion device provided with the present invention can be shaped according to the number and size of the semiconductor components 27 to be installed by selecting the dimension and the folding position of the aluminum plate to be used. This is a major feature of the present invention.
- the manufacturing method of the power converter device which is the 2nd example provided with the present invention is explained using FIG.
- Three heat sinks 5 are arranged, and a case 212 is installed between them.
- the heat sinks 5 are connected by the O-rings at the connecting portions 42 and 44, the length of the connecting portions can be freely changed in the connecting direction.
- semiconductor components 27 each incorporating a semiconductor element are installed in two recesses of the case 211.
- the surface of the semiconductor component 27 on which the heat dissipation member 24 is exposed is arranged so as to be in contact with the surface of the case 211 facing the main surface of the heat sink 5.
- the heat sink 5 can be disposed on the surface.
- the subsequent manufacturing method is the same as that of the first embodiment.
- three semiconductor components 27 are provided inside the power conversion device, whereas in the present embodiment, two semiconductor components 27 are provided inside the power conversion device and used as the power conversion device.
- the voltage and current conditions to be used are different from those in the first embodiment.
- the same semiconductor component 27 and the heat sink 5 are prepared, and the number to be used is freely changed, so that a power conversion device suitable for the purpose of use can be configured. Therefore, a wide lineup corresponding to various usage purposes can be constructed using the same semiconductor component 27.
- FIG. 23 shows a diagram for explaining a power conversion apparatus according to a third embodiment including the present invention.
- the difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that three semiconductor components 27 are mounted on the case 1 as shown in FIG. 23a, and a terminal block (not shown) is installed as shown in FIG. 23b.
- the trapezoidal regions at both ends of the case are cut as shown in FIG. 23c.
- the trapezoidal regions at both ends of the case length serve to prevent leakage when liquid silicone gel is injected. However, after the silicone gel has hardened, no leakage will occur even if this area is cut.
- the case in use can be miniaturized and the heat sink can be miniaturized, so that the entire power converter can be miniaturized.
- a process of cutting the case and the cured silicone gel is required, it can be used separately from Example 1 in accordance with the purpose of downsizing and process shortening.
- FIG. 24 shows an external view and a cross-sectional view of a power conversion apparatus according to a fourth embodiment provided with the present invention.
- the external view is the same as that of the first embodiment.
- the difference from the first embodiment is that, in the cross-sectional view, there is no mold resin 25 of the semiconductor component 27 incorporating the semiconductor element, and all sealing is performed only by the sealing material 2 that is silicone gel.
- the sealing material 2 that is silicone gel.
- the present embodiment when manufacturing the semiconductor component 27 incorporating the semiconductor element, it is not necessary to mold with resin, so that the manufacturing process can be simplified.
- the outer size of the semiconductor component 27 can be reduced, which is effective in reducing the size of the entire power conversion device.
- the case 1 and the metal circuit 22 are not in contact with each other when the semiconductor component 27 is installed in the case 1 without the mold resin 25. Electrical short circuit can be prevented. Furthermore, sufficient pressure resistance can be secured after silicone gel injection. However, since the semiconductor element 21 and the metal circuit 22 are not sealed with the mold resin 25, it is necessary to pay attention to reducing the thermal stress due to the thermal deformation difference of each member due to the temperature rise during operation.
- molybdenum, tungsten, or the like which is a material having a small difference in linear expansion coefficient from that of the semiconductor element 21, for at least a part of the metal circuit 22.
- carbon or a composite material containing carbon for a part of the metal circuit 22 is also effective in reducing thermal stress.
- case 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, since the outer dimension of the semiconductor component 27 is reduced, the case 1 can be reduced in size.
- the case 1 is installed on the heat sink 5. Since the outer dimension of the semiconductor component 27 is reduced, the heat sink 5 can also be reduced in size.
- an unmolded semiconductor component 241 is placed in the case 1. At this time, the semiconductor component 241 is not molded, and the metal circuit 22 and the semiconductor element 21 are exposed.
- FIG. 25 to 27 The manufacturing method of case 1 shown in FIG. 25 is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, since the outer dimension of the semiconductor component 27 is reduced, the case 1 can be reduced in size.
- the case 1 is installed on the heat sink 5. Since the outer dimension of the semiconductor component 27 is reduced, the heat sink 5 can also be reduced in size.
- an unmolded semiconductor component 241 is placed in the case 1. At this time, the semiconductor component 241 is not molded, and the metal circuit 22 and the semiconductor element 21 are exposed.
- FIG. 28 shows an external view of a power conversion apparatus according to a fifth embodiment provided with the present invention.
- the difference from the first embodiment is that a plurality of heat sinks 281 are connected not by an O-ring but by a low elastic pipe 282.
- the length of the connecting portion cannot be freely changed as in the case of connecting with an O-ring as in the first embodiment.
- the rigidity in the pressurizing direction can be reduced if the material and dimensions of the pipe 282 are appropriately selected. As a result, the distance in the pressurizing direction between adjacent heat sinks can be freely changed, so that pressurization of the semiconductor component 27 is not hindered.
- FIG. 29 shows an external view and a cross-sectional view of the heat sink 281 used in this embodiment.
- Pipe insertion ports 291 are provided at both ends of the heat sink 281.
- cooling fins are provided inside to enable efficient cooling.
- FIG. 30 shows a connected state of the heat sink 281 and the pipe 282 used in this embodiment.
- the pipe insertion port 291 of the adjacent heat sink 281 is connected by a pipe 282 to form one water channel.
- the shape of the adjacent heat sinks 281 may be the same. For this reason, it is not necessary to prepare two types of symmetrical shapes as shown in the first embodiment, and one type of heat sink 281 may be prepared.
- a heat sink 281 having a pipe insertion port 291 at each end is used, and the water channel is in series. When cooling water is allowed to flow in parallel to the plurality of heat sinks 281, heat sinks 281 having two pipe insertion ports 291 at both ends may be used.
- the pipe 282 is provided outside the pressurizing bolt 7, but it is also possible to provide the pipe 282 inside the pressurizing bolt 7. In this case, the external size of the power return device can be reduced, which is effective for downsizing. On the other hand, since it is necessary to shorten the length of the heat sink 281 and the space around which the pipe 282 is routed is defined, the degree of freedom of the usable pipe diameter is reduced. In view of these, the pipe position can be selected.
- FIG. 31 shows an external view of a power conversion apparatus according to a sixth embodiment provided with the present invention.
- the difference from the first embodiment is that the heat pipe 311 is used for cooling instead of the water-cooled heat sink 5.
- FIG. 32 shows a heat pipe 311 used in this embodiment.
- a pipe portion 322 containing liquid protrudes from a contact portion 321 with the case of the heat pipe, and a cooling fin 323 is connected to the protruding portion.
- four heat pipes 311 are arranged on both sides of the semiconductor component 27 through the case 1 so that the contact portions 321 with the case of the heat pipe are arranged, and the semiconductor component 27 is cooled from both sides.
- the heat pipe 311 is disposed below the power converter, but the heat pipe is disposed above during operation.
- the liquid inside the pipe portion 322 is disposed in the vicinity of the semiconductor component 27, is vaporized by heat generation of the semiconductor component 27, moves to the vicinity of the cooling fin 323, is cooled and liquefied, and is again in the vicinity of the semiconductor component 27. Move to. By repeating this cycle, the semiconductor component 27 is cooled.
- four heat pipes 311 are used, but these heat pipes 311 may be connected at the positions of the cooling fins 323. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the shape of the cooling fins 323 and the like so that the mounting operation and the like are easy, but the rigidity is increased and the pressurization is not hindered.
- the heat pipe 311 is disposed under the power converter, but the heat pipe 311 may be disposed beside the power converter.
- the pipe portion 322 of the heat pipe 311 is passed through the side surface, that is, between the two pressurizing bolts 7.
- the heat pipe 311 can be arranged beside the power converter.
- the semiconductor parts and wiring and the cooling part are separated by the case 1, different cooling methods can be used without changing the semiconductor parts and wiring. It is.
- a cooling method using a heat pipe is used, but other cooling methods such as an air cooling method may be used depending on the required cooling capacity. Regardless of which cooling method is used, the semiconductor component 27 can be cooled from both sides.
- a substantially rectangular thin plate is folded and valley folded to form a shape having a number of depressions for mounting semiconductor components containing semiconductor elements, and at the same time, perpendicular to the folding direction.
- a case is provided in which all the edges constituting the outer shape of the thin plate are arranged on substantially the same plane, and a semiconductor component containing a semiconductor element is placed in a position where the case becomes a depression.
- the cooling device so as to sandwich the semiconductor component containing the semiconductor element via the semiconductor chip and sealing the semiconductor component containing the semiconductor element with silicone gel.
- the case is made of a metal having high thermal conductivity. More preferably, the case is made of aluminum, copper, or an alloy containing these as a main component.
- the cooling device arranges a plurality of independent cooling modules on both sides of a semiconductor component incorporating a semiconductor element, and connects each cooling module in a pressurizing direction with a low-rigidity connecting portion. Further, a member that supports the terminal block is disposed on a side portion of the semiconductor component containing the semiconductor element to support the terminal block. At this time, the thickness of the member supporting the terminal block is made smaller than that of the semiconductor component incorporating the semiconductor element.
- the semiconductor components containing the semiconductor elements and the cooling device can be alternately arranged, so that the semiconductor elements can be efficiently cooled from both sides.
- the rigidity of the case is small in the direction in which the semiconductor components containing the semiconductor element and the cooling device are alternately arranged, the pressure between the semiconductor component containing the semiconductor element and the cooling device is reduced to reduce the thermal resistance.
- the rigidity of the case is not hindered.
- a case shape in which all edges are arranged on substantially the same plane can be realized by bending a thin plate, and a semiconductor component containing a conductor element is arranged at the position where it becomes a depression. Even if this sealing material is injected, it does not leak and can be properly sealed.
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本発明の目的は、冷却効率を維持しつつ、なお高圧化に適するパワーモジュール装置、電力変換装置およびパワーモジュール装置の製造方法を提供することにある。
図4(a)では,複数の部材を組み合わせてフィンを構成したが,図4(b)に示す様に,押し出し加工を施した部材を用いることで1つの部材でフィンを構成することもできる。押し出し加工によって内部に水路を持つ押し出し部材46と,連結用部材42や43と一体化されるヒートシンク端部部材47を接合することで,1つのヒートシンク5を構成することができる。このとき,押し出し部材46とヒートシンク端部部材47は,ろう付けや接着などによって接合することができる。本ヒートシンク構造では,1つの部材でフィンを構成することから,低コストで信頼性に優れたフィンを提供できる。その一方,フィンの形状が押し出し加工の加工性によって制約を受けるため,より詳細なフィン形状が求められる場合には,図4(a)の様に複数の部材を組み合わせてフィンを構成する構造を用いることが有効である。
2 ・・・封止材
3 ・・・外部端子
4 ・・・端子ブロック
5 ・・・ヒートシンク
6 ・・・加圧用板
7 ・・・加圧用ボルト
8 ・・・加圧用ナット
9 ・・・端子ブロック支持部材
21 ・・・半導体素子
22 ・・・金属回路
23 ・・・絶縁材
24 ・・・放熱部材
25 ・・・モールド樹脂
26,26a,26b ・・・半導体素子を内蔵する半導体部品の端子
27 ・・・半導体素子を内蔵する半導体部品
28 ・・・内部端子
41 ・・・水路
42 ・・・連結用部材
43 ・・・Oリング用溝
44 ・・・連結用部材
45 ・・・位置決め用穴
46 ・・・押し出しフィン部材
47 ・・・ヒートシンク端部部材
51 ・・・加圧用ボルト7が貫通するための穴
52 ・・・ヒートシンク5の連結部材のための穴
71 ・・・加圧用ボルト7が貫通するための穴
72 ・・・端子ブロック位置決め用凸部
91 ・・・ケース折り曲げ加工前の薄板
L1 ・・・薄板の折り曲げ寸法
L2 ・・・薄板の折り曲げ寸法
L3 ・・・薄板の折り曲げ寸法
L4 ・・・薄板の折り曲げ寸法
L5 ・・・薄板の折り曲げ寸法
L6 ・・・薄板の折り曲げ寸法
L7 ・・・薄板の折り曲げ寸法
211 ・・・実施例2のケース
212 ・・・実施例2のケース展開図
241 ・・・モールドされない半導体素子を内蔵する半導体部品
281 ・・・パイプで連結されるヒートシンク
282 ・・・パイプ
291 ・・・パイプ差込口
292 ・・・加圧用ボルト7が貫通するための穴
311 ・・・ヒートパイプ
321 ・・・ヒートパイプのケースとの接触部
322 ・・・ヒートパイプのパイプ部
323 ・・・ヒートパイプの冷却フィン部
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- 複数の窪部を有するケースと、複数の半導体部品とを有し、前記ケースは、前記窪部の側である一方側と、前記一方側と反対側である他方側を有し、前記ケースは、前記一方側で前記窪部よりも延長される縁部を有し、前記複数の半導体部品の各々は前記ケースを介して冷却装置に両側から挟み込まれるように前記窪部の各々に配置され、前記ケースの一方側に配された封止材を有し、前記ケースは少なくとも前記縁部の一部まで前記封止材を前記一方側に保持可能なように一体的な構造をしていることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項1において,前記ケースが熱伝導性を持つ加工された薄板を折り曲げ加工することで製造され,前記ケースの縁部が略同一平面上に存在することを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項2において,前記ケースが1枚のアルミまたは銅を主成分とする金属板を折り曲げ加工することで製造されていることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項1において,前記半導体部品が,内蔵する少なくとも1つの半導体素子の両主面に金属回路を備え,前記金属回路の半導体素子との反対側の面にそれぞれ絶縁材が配置され,さらに前記絶縁材の半導体素子との反対側の面にそれぞれ放熱部材が配置されることで,前記半導体部品の両主面の表面に放熱部材が配置されることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項1において,冷却部品の数が前記半導体部品の数よりも1つ多く,それぞれの前記冷却部品が内部に冷媒が通る部材で連結されて1つの液路を構成し,前記半導体部品がケースを介して両面から液冷されることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項5において,前記冷却部品が,加圧方向に長さが可変な連結部で連結されていることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項6において,前記冷却部品の連結部が,Oリングを介して連結されていることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項5において,冷却部品の連結部が,低弾性のパイプを介して連結されていることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項1において,前記半導体部品と端子ブロックを支持する部材が,加圧方向と直交する同一面上に配置され,前記子ブロックを支持する部材の加圧方向の厚みが,前記半導体部品の加圧方向の厚みよりも小さいことを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項5において,並んで配置される冷却部品のうち,端に位置する2つの冷却部品の外側に冷却部品よりも曲げ剛性の大きい加圧用板を配置し,前記加圧用板によって冷却部品が加圧されていることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項10において,加圧板にあらかじめ撓みが設けられており,面が並んで配置される冷却部品のうち端に位置する2つの冷却部品の外側の面と加圧板の凸となる面が面することを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項10において,加圧用板がボルトによって加圧され,前記ボルトが加圧用板と冷却部品とブロックを支持する部材を貫通することを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項2において,冷却部品がヒートパイプによって構成されることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項14において,前記ヒートパイプのパイプがゲル表面となる面と略水平方向,あるいは前記ゲルの表面となる面で分割される2つの空間の内の前記ゲルが存在する側の空間に前記ゲルの表面の略垂直方向に突出していることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- 請求項2において,略同一の半導体素子を内蔵する前記半導体部品を搭載し,前記半導体部品の搭載数が異なり,前記搭載数の数だけケースの窪み部分が設けられて前記半導体部品がそれぞれ搭載されることで,複数のラインナップを構築することを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置。
- ケースと、半導体部品とを有し、前記半導体部品は前記ケースを介して冷却装置に両側から挟み込まれるように前記ケースの窪部に配置され、前記ケースは、前記半導体部品の一部をなす端子部、あるいは、前記半導体部品に接続される端子の少なくとも一部を封止材で封止可能な構造をしていることを特徴とするパワーモジュール装置
- 複数の窪部を有するケースと、複数の半導体部品とを有し、前記ケースは、前記窪部の側である一方側と、前記一方側と反対側である他方側を有し、前記ケースは、前記一方側で前記窪部よりも延長される縁部を有し、前記複数の半導体部品の各々は前記ケースを介して冷却装置に両側から挟み込まれるように前記窪部の各々に配置され、前記ケースの一方側に配された封止材を有し、前記ケースは少なくとも前記縁部の一部まで前記封止材を前記一方側に保持可能なように一体的な構造をしており、複数の半導体部品の少なくとも一部はスイッチング素子を格納しており、前記スイッチング素子を制御することで電力変換することを特徴とする電力変換装置。
- 少なくとも縁部の一部まで流体が漏れないよう保持可能なように成型されたケースの複数の窪部の各々に半導体部品を配置すると共に、他方側に前記半導体部品を両側から挟み込むように冷却装置を配置し、前記窪部側に封止材を封入するパワーモジュール装置の製造方法。
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