A terminal structure for power electronics circuits reduces the need for a
DC bus and thereby the incidence of parasitic inductance. The structure
is secured to a support that may receive one or more power electronic
circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through
fluid circulating through the support. 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 by direct
contact between the terminal assembly and AC and DC circuit components.
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.