Testing Automotive Power Modules according to the ECPE Guideline AQG 324

The ECPE Guideline AQG 324 is prepared and released by the ECPE Working Group ´Automotive Power Module Qualification´ comprising ECPE member companies from the automotive supply chain. The original version is based on the supply specification LV 324 which has been developed by German automotive OEMs together with representatives from the power electronics supplier industry.

The described tests concern the module design as well as the qualification of devices on module level (i.e. the assembly) but not the qualification of semiconductor chips or manufacturing processes. The requirements, test conditions and tests presented in the tutorial essentially refer to Release 03.1/2021 of the AQG 324 Guideline dated 31.05.2021 which addresses power modules based on Si power semiconductors in the main document and SiC-based modules in a specific annex.

The Tutorial with speakers from the AQG 324 Core Team will give practical information and advice how to test power modules according to the AQG 324 Guideline under comparable conditions. It aims at direct users from beginners to senior experts coming from power module suppliers, automotive tier 1 suppliers or test service and equipment providers.