A semiconductor power module includes a filter element made of a magnetic
material that can be exchanged as required, while providing a package
having a compact size. The power module can be used for a power
conversion device for providing power conversion of DC power or AC power
by switching a power semiconductor element, such as an IGBT. The filter
element can be an annular magnetic member that rests around one or more
terminals connected to the power semiconductor element. Noise current
flowing through the terminals, when the power semiconductor element is
switched, can be suppressed effectively with the annular magnetic member.