2. CSCP in its environment

2.1 The CSCP and its control in the switchgear cell

The power switch function is built around the semiconductor chip itself, coupled to a package or assembly substrate, associated with a heat sink. The CSCP may be connected to a switching support circuit, which can be considered an integral part of the switch function. This assembly constitutes the power part of the function. The CSCP must fit seamlessly into the power switching cell, a cell comprising two CSCPs and a decoupling capacitor for the voltage switching cells: figure 1 shows a typical static converter, based on a parallel association of voltage switching cells, comprising...