Power Electronics Thermal Management

Research output: NRELPresentation

Abstract

This project conducts research to develop new power electronics thermal management technologies to increase power density, enable high WBG temperature operation, and decrease cost. One of the main challenges to achieving high power densities is associated with packaging of high-temperature (up to 250 degrees C) WBG devices near lower-temperature-rated components (e.g., electrical boards and capacitors). Additionally, the high junction temperatures of the WBG devices will result in large temperature gradients through the power module layers, which will present reliability challenges and require higher-temperature substrates and bonding materials.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages28
StatePublished - 2021

Publication series

NamePresented at the 2021 DOE Vehicle Technologies Office Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting, 21-25 June 2021

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-5400-79921

Keywords

  • electric drive vehicles
  • power density
  • power electronics
  • thermal management

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