18236984. SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE simplified abstract (FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Isao Kakebe of Matsumoto-city (JP)
SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18236984 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE
Simplified Explanation
The semiconductor module described in the patent application aims to reduce variation in drive characteristics of multiple semiconductor switching elements, specifically IGBTs and gate driver circuits.
- The semiconductor module includes IGBTs that supply power to a load and gate driver circuits with drive targets set in a one-to-one relationship to the IGBTs.
- The driving capability of the gate driver circuit is set based on the positional relationship to the IGBT as the drive target, ensuring efficient and consistent performance.
- By establishing a direct correlation between the gate driver circuits and the IGBTs, the module can effectively control the power supply to the load with minimized variation in drive characteristics.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries where precise control of power supply to loads is essential, such as:
- Electric vehicles
- Renewable energy systems
- Industrial automation
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the following issues:
- Variation in drive characteristics of semiconductor switching elements
- Inefficient power supply control due to lack of direct correlation between gate driver circuits and IGBTs
Benefits
The semiconductor module offers the following benefits:
- Improved efficiency in power supply control
- Enhanced reliability and consistency in driving capabilities
- Reduced variation in drive characteristics of semiconductor switching elements
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology has potential commercial applications in:
- Power electronics manufacturing
- Electric vehicle production
- Renewable energy system integration
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of individual gate driver circuits for each IGBT, without a direct one-to-one relationship between the two components. This lack of direct correlation may lead to variations in drive characteristics and less efficient power supply control.
Unanswered Questions
How does the semiconductor module handle different load conditions and power requirements?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the semiconductor module adjusts its drive characteristics based on varying load conditions and power requirements.
Are there any limitations to the scalability of this technology for larger systems or higher power applications?
The patent application does not address potential limitations or challenges that may arise when scaling up the semiconductor module for larger systems or higher power applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a semiconductor module capable of reducing variation in drive characteristics of each of plural semiconductor switching elements. A semiconductor module includes IGBTs configured to supply power to a load and gate driver circuits in which drive targets are set in a one-to-one relationship to the IGBTs and in which according to a positional relationship to, for example, the IGBT as the drive target, a driving capability of the gate driver circuit to drive the IGBT is set.
