Power Electronics Module with Integrated Ceramic Heat Exchanger

  • Douglas DeVoto
  • , Gilbert Moreno
  • , Paul Paret
  • , Joshua Major
  • , Mike Tant
  • , Steve Farias
  • , Adam Peters
  • , Adam Steinmark
  • , Itso Ivanov
  • , Terri Zimmerman
  • , Andrew Paulsen
  • , Kassie DuChene-McVay

Research output: NLRPresentation

Abstract

NREL, in partnership with Synteris and Packet Digital, has developed a 3D-printable ceramic package for power electronic modules to improve their thermal management, power density, performance, and lifetime. Existing power modules contain flat ceramic substrates that serve as both the electrically insulating component and thermal conductor that transfer the large heat outputs of these devices. The team has developed an additive manufacturing process that replaces the traditional insulating metalized substrate, substrate attach, and baseplate/heat exchanger with an additively-manufactured ceramic packaging that acts as both an electrical insulator and heat exchanger for better thermal management. The design, manufacturability, and function of this power module will be discussed.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages25
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025

Publication series

NamePresented at the Fifth International Symposium on 3D Power Electronics Integration & Manufacturing (3D-PEIM), 8-10 July 2025, Golden, Colorado

NLR Publication Number

  • NLR/PR-5700-95898

Keywords

  • additive manufacturing
  • aluminum nitride
  • ceramics
  • packaging
  • power electronics
  • silicon carbide
  • substrates
  • thermal modeling

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