High current density air cored Inductors for direct power module integration

Abstract

This paper presents an investigation into the integration of high current density inductors into a double side cooled sandwich power module package from the perspective of thermal management of the integrated inductors. The advantage of using this integration method with regards to using the converter thermal management system will be discussed in order to create a high speed optimised commutation circuit. The main aim is to allow the use of a high current density and hence obtain a high power density and high energy storage.