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Old 10-15-2015, 03:31 PM   #2194 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MPaulHolmes View Post
I think anything above 100amp each at 50% duty for short periods of time would be a terrible idea. I think the leg limit is around 150amp, but I bet it starts to melt at that current.
I was wondering about that - thanks!

How 'bout this - on the concept I just described, Imagine that the TO247's are located between the sheets, in that space with the insulator & coolant. The TO247's would have cooling oil swirling around them, which would probably cool the legs significantly.

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