Review of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials in Power Electronics Packaging Application

Power electronics devices, pivotal in advancing electronic system technology, are essential for energy saving, enhancing power control efficiency, reducing noise, and minimizing size and volume. The evolution of power modules is based on innovative packaging structures, technologies, and materials. This article provides a comprehensive review of inorganic nonmetallic packaging materials and technologies in power electronics packaging. It first analyzes the packaging structures and trends of power electronics. The article then discusses inorganic nonmetallic encapsulants such as cement and glass in detail. It also reviews traditional ceramic substrates and elaborates on the advantages of multilayer ceramic technologies, including low-temperature co-fired ceramics, as substrates, while looking forward to the commercialization of inorganic composite substrates such as SiCp/Al matrix composites and diamond. Subsequently, the article overviews inorganic nonmetallic fillers for thermal interface materials, emphasizing the application of two-dimensional materials such as graphene and boron nitride, and introduces inorganic nonmetallic phase change materials. Finally, it explores the application and future development trends of inorganic nonmetallic materials in embedded packaging technologies.