Laser-welded connections for high-power electronics in mobile systems

Weigl M, Grimm A, Schmidt M (2011)


Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2011

Pages Range: 88-92

Conference Proceedings Title: 1st International Electric Drives Production Conference 2011, EDPC-2011 - Proceedings

ISBN: 9781457713682

DOI: 10.1109/EDPC.2011.6085556

Abstract

Laser welding of direct copper-aluminum connections typically leads to the formation of intermetallic phases and an embrittlement of the metal joints. Considering mobile systems such an embrittlement reduces the durability against temperature cycling as well as against dynamic load significantly and limits the overall long-term stability. By means of adapted filler materials it is possible to reduce the brittle phases and thereby enhance the ductility of these dissimilar connections. As the element silicon features quite a well compatibility with copper and aluminum, filler materials based on Al-Si and Cu-Si alloys are used in the current research studies. In contrast to direct Cu-Al welds, the aluminum filler alloy AlSi12 effectuates a more uniform element mixture and a significantly enhanced ductility. © 2011 IEEE.

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APA:

Weigl, M., Grimm, A., & Schmidt, M. (2011). Laser-welded connections for high-power electronics in mobile systems. In 1st International Electric Drives Production Conference 2011, EDPC-2011 - Proceedings (pp. 88-92).

MLA:

Weigl, M., A. Grimm, and Michael Schmidt. "Laser-welded connections for high-power electronics in mobile systems." Proceedings of the 1st International Electric Drives Production Conference, EDPC-2011 2011. 88-92.

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