High power multilayer module having low inductance and fast switching for paralleling power devices

A power module, comprising:

• at least one power substrate;
• a housing arranged on the at least one power substrate;
• a first terminal electrically connected to the at least one power substrate;
• a second terminal;
• a third terminal electrically connected to the at least one power substrate;
• and
• a plurality of power devices electrically connected to the at least one power substrate,
• wherein the power module is structured, arranged, and configured to increase a terminal utilization of the power module;
• wherein the terminal utilization comprises a base ratio that comprises a total contact width of the terminals to a width of a power module base;
• and
• wherein the base ratio is in a range of 70% to 95%.

A power module, comprising:

• at least one power substrate;
• a housing arranged on the at least one power substrate;
• a first terminal electrically connected to the at least one power substrate;
• a second terminal;
• a third terminal electrically connected to the at least one power substrate;
• and
• a plurality of power devices electrically connected to the at least one power substrate,
• wherein the power module is structured, arranged, and configured to increase a terminal area of the power module, and
• wherein the terminal area comprises a terminal area ratio that comprises a total contact area to a total power module area and the terminal area ratio has a range of 20% to 35%.