Power electronic device and vehicle

The sensor module with an integrated interference suppression element addresses interference issues in power electronic devices and vehicles, providing accurate temperature measurements and reducing costs and complexity by eliminating shielding needs.

DE102016200454B4Active Publication Date: 2026-06-03VALEO EAUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
VALEO EAUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBH
Filing Date
2016-01-15
Publication Date
2026-06-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional sensors in power electronic devices and vehicles are prone to interference from high-frequency electric and magnetic fields, leading to inaccurate temperature measurements and increased system complexity due to the need for shielding and additional safeguards.

Method used

A sensor module with an integrated interference suppression element, such as a capacitor, is used in a parallel circuit with the sensor to reduce interference signals directly, allowing for unshielded cables and precise temperature measurements.

Benefits of technology

The solution enhances measurement accuracy and reliability while reducing costs and complexity by eliminating the need for shielding and additional safeguards, ensuring safe and robust operation.

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Abstract

Power electronic device (11) comprising a semiconductor switch (15) and a sensor module (1) which is in thermal contact with the semiconductor switch (15) and has at least one measuring transmitter (2), wherein the sensor module (1) has at least one interference suppression element (3) for reducing interference signals, wherein the sensor module (1) has an input contact (6) and an output contact (7), wherein the measuring transmitter (2) and the interference suppression element (3) are arranged in a parallel circuit (8), wherein the parallel circuit (8) is electrically connected on the one hand to the input contact (6) and on the other hand to the output contact (7), wherein the input contact (6) and the output contact (7) are each designed as an unshielded cable (9).
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