Electronic assembly

By isolating the temperature sensor on a separate measurement circuit board, the method addresses inaccuracies in junction temperature measurement by providing a direct thermal path from the semiconductor, ensuring accurate and cost-effective protection against overheating.

WO2026098906A1 Publication Date: 2026-05-15SIEMENS AG
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/EP2025/079586
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-11-11
Filing Date
2025-10-14
Publication Date
2026-05-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods for measuring junction temperature of power semiconductors in electronic circuits are inaccurate due to complex thermal paths and external influences from current-carrying conductors and other components on the circuit board, leading to distorted temperature measurements.

Method used

A separate measurement circuit board is used to thermally isolate the temperature sensor from the main circuit board, allowing for a direct and reproducible thermal path from the semiconductor device to the sensor, using a fastening device to ensure effective heat conduction and minimize external influences.

Benefits of technology

This approach provides a highly accurate and cost-effective method for determining junction temperature by decoupling the temperature measurement from external thermal influences, enabling reliable protection of power semiconductors and simplifying manufacturing.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic assembly (1), having - a main printed circuit board (2) and - a semiconductor component (28) arranged on the main printed circuit board (2), characterized by - a measuring printed circuit board (26) arranged in thermally conducting contact with the semiconductor component (28), and - a temperature sensor (16) arranged on the measuring printed circuit board (26) and configured to measure a temperature, on the basis of which a junction temperature (θ_J) of the semiconductor component (28) can be determined.
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