Rectifier assembly for parallel connection of diodes

Details Rectifier assembly for parallel connection of diodes Rectifier assembly for parallel connection of diodes

1985-05-17

1985-11-19

Larkins, William D.

357 75, 357 76, 357 79, 357 68, 357 81, H01L 2504, H01L 2334, H01L 21603, H01L 21326

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ABSTRACT:
A diode rectifier assembly includes a plurality of diodes having an anode and cathode sides. A plate electrically connects one side of the diodes while a current-regulating plate connects the other side of the diodes. The current-regulating plate includes a plurality of diode contact areas, a common conduction area and a plurality of links, each link electrically interconnecting one of the diode contact areas and the common conduction area. Each diode contact area connects a link to a diode, the links have predetermined areas for regulating current flow through associated diodes. The links have positive coefficient of resistence, and each diode contact area is thermally conductive, providing thermal connection from its associated diode to its associated link. The diode contact areas are held against the diodes by a resilient ring of insulating material. The links provide fuses for disconnecting diodes from the common conduction area when excessive current flows in a diode.

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