Power converter

A power converter, comprising:

• a first semiconductor module that comprises a plurality of power semiconductor elements to convert DC power to AC power;
• a second semiconductor module that comprises a plurality of power semiconductor elements to convert DC power to AC power;
• a capacitor for smoothing the DC power;
• capacitor terminals that transmit the DC power to the first semiconductor module and the second semiconductor module;
• and
• a passage forming body that is constructed of a thermally conductive member and forms a passage through which coolant flows;
• wherein:
• the first semiconductor module and the second semiconductor module are disposed side-by-side with a gap therebetween, at one side of the passage forming body;
• the capacitor is disposed at another side of the passage forming body, opposite to the first semiconductor module and the second semiconductor module;
• a through hole that connects between a space in which the first semiconductor module and the second semiconductor module are disposed and a space in which the capacitor is disposed is formed in the passage forming body, with the through hole being located at a position facing the gap;
• a DC terminal of the first semiconductor module is positioned at a side of the first semiconductor module closest to the through hole;
• a DC terminal of the second semiconductor module is positioned at a side of the second semiconductor module closest to the through hole;
• and
• the capacitor terminals pass through the through hole so as to electrically connect the capacitor and the first and second semiconductors.