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SKiiP Technology

SKiiP Technology is responsible for the original baseplate-less power semiconductor module, employing a direct pressure system to make thermal contact to the heatsink. The lack of baseplate and associated solder means that the assembly is highly resilient to temperature changes and power cycling.

Longevity and High Power Cycling Capability

SKiiP Technology

First developed in 1992, SKiiP Technology utilizes a baseplate-less direct bonded copper (DBC) substrate that is pressed onto a heatsink in multiple places using a specially designed pressure element. This same element can also apply high pressure to busbar or spring terminals to make electrical contact between the DBC substrate and outside circuits. The use of a pressure frame allows for mountingx pressure to be evenly distributed across the DBC substrate — close to chips — providing excellent thermal contact to the underlying heatsink.

SKiiP Technology can be implemented with any type of heatsink and a variety of power modules employing this technology are available. The SKiiP IPM is available with a variety of air- or water-cooled types. The MiniSKiiP module implements SKiiP Technology in a standalone module that the user can mount as needed.

SKiiP Technology at a Glance

Benefits

  • High power cycling capability
  • Resistance to large temperature changes
  • Resistance to vibration
  • Low thermal resistance between chips and heatsink

Products

  • MiniSKiiP
  • SKiiP IPM
  • SKiM 4/5
  • SKiM 93