Optimising a Power Module for Electrical and Thermal Performance and Symmetry Using EDA Tools

Abstract:
The paper describes a comprehensive automation of a power module design and verification process. State-of-the-art design and verification tools are combined in a novel way to achieve full automatic optimisation of a real industry use case. The paper presents significant electrical and thermal performance benefits. Device temperature differences are reduced by 35%, and inductance differences for single devices are reduced by 99%. The results represent a significant step in the field of power module development.