A thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The
support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid
circulating through the support, which may be controlled in a closed-loop
manner. Interfacing between circuits, circuit mounting structure, and the
support provide for greatly enhanced cooling. The support may form a
shield from both external EMI/RFI and from interference generated by
operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to
permit and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry,
such as improved terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled
that may be coupled to electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or
through interface with a backplane or similar mounting and
interconnecting structures.