Semiconductor module and power converter

Abstract

A semiconductor module, including a converter circuit configured to generate an alternating-current (AC) voltage from a direct-current (DC) voltage input thereto, by receiving a first potential that is positive, a second potential that is negative, and a third potential lower than the first potential and higher than the second potential. The converter circuit includes a plurality of parallel connection structures, each parallel connection structure including an insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) and a diode device connected in parallel. At least one of the parallel connection structures includes a reverse conducting IGBT.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.