Implementation of TAPIR Switching Cells with Integrated Direct Air-Cooling for SiC Power Devices

This paper presents the design of an SiC switching cell made with the TAPIR technology. Electromagnetic and thermal simulations are carried out in order to analyze the performance of this switching cell. This cell is then compared to commercial power modules and discrete components and exhibits excellent junction to ambient thermal resistance and stray inductance.

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