A power semiconductor module mountable on a heat sink, the power semiconductor module comprising a module housing and at least one substrate populated with at least one power semiconductor chip, the module housing comprising a bottom side and a top side spaced away from the bottom side in a positive vertical direction, the substrate comprising a bottom side facing away from an interior of the module housing, and wherein the substrate:
- is arranged in an opening of the module housing, the opening being arranged at the bottom side of the module housing;
- is attached to the module housing by a resilient bonding agent for freedom of movement of the substrate parallel to the vertical direction in relation to the module housing;
- assumes in the non-mounted condition a resting position in relation to the module housing;
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- deflects from the resting position parallel to the vertical direction responsive to a deflection force of 0.1 N to 100 N per mm.