Electrically Conductive Element, Power Semiconductor Device Having an Electrically Conductive Element and Method of Manufacturing a Power Semiconductor Device

摘要

An electrically conductive element includes an electrically conductive material and a plurality of inclusions of a phase change material. The phase change material has a phase transition temperature Tc between 150° C. and 400° C. The inclusions are separated from each other and are embedded in the electrically conductive material.

主权项

1. A power semiconductor device, comprising:
a semiconductor body; an active portion of the power semiconductor device formed in the semiconductor body; and an electrically conductive element electrically coupled to the active portion in the semiconductor body, the electrically conductive element comprising: an electrically conductive material; and a plurality of inclusions of a phase change material, the phase change material having a phase transition temperature Tc between 150° C. and 400° C., wherein the inclusions are separated from each other and embedded in the electrically conductive material.