摘要:
A cooling system for electronic components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) provides close thermal contact of a bulk coolant circulating through channels formed inside or on the surface of a multi-layer PCB carrying the electronic components, such that heat produced by the components is efficiently removed to a heat sink. The circulation channels may be formed by removing portions of layers, and inserting overlaying vias, during manufacturing or assembly of the PCB.
摘要:
A method for establishing a thermal interface (1000) between an electrical component (200) and a heat sink (100) including the selection of a compound having a melt temperature above the normal operating temperature of the component (200). The electrical component (200) initially reaches an initial operating temperature sufficient to deform or melt the compound and fill the spaces between the mating surfaces (210, 110) of the component (200) and heat sink (100). Upon cooling, a solidified thermal joint (1000) is permanently established which precludes the component (200) from heating beyond its normal operating temperature upon subsequent operation. As the normal operating temperature of the component (200) is below the melt point of the compound, the compound remains in a solid state. The compound is selected so as to deform only during initial component (200) operation so as to avoid the problems of liquefaction. An alternative compound is selected with the above attributes along with desired adhesive characteristics to fix the component (200) to the heat sink (100) with the compound therebetween at low closure forces.
摘要:
A heat sink includes a heat receiving surface having a plurality of protruding portions, the heat receiving surface of which is thermally connected to a heat generating component through a heat transfer rubber, to receive heat from the heat generating component and then dissipate the heat.
摘要:
A high temperature thick-film hybrid circuit characterized by a surface-mount circuit component (10) that is electrically interconnected with a conductor (14). The surface-mount circuit component (10) of the thick-film hybrid circuit is bonded to the conductor (14) with a soldering technique employing dual-solder layers (18,20). The dual-solder layers (18,20) enable component attachment to the conductor (14) at a temperature below the maximum processing temperature of the component, while forming a solder joint that exhibits suitable adhesion properties at temperatures in excess of 165°C. The dual-solder layers (18,20) chosen to inhibit tin diffusion from the solder, silver leaching from the conductor (14), and the formation of a brittle intermetallic at the solder-conductor interface.