摘要:
A method for making a thermoplastic, thermally-conductive interface article is provided. The method used to make the interface article involves injection-molding a moldable composition into molding members. The moldable composition contains a base thermoplastic elastomer matrix, thermally-conductive filler material, and temperature-activated phase change material. The thermally-conductive articles can be used as thermal interfaces to dissipate heat from heat-generating electronic devices.
摘要:
A thermally-conductive plastic substrate for supporting electronic circuits is provided. The substrate has a relatively low dielectric constant and good mechanical strength. The substrate is made from a polymer composition comprising a base polymer matrix and a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating material. The composition can comprise polyphenylene sulfide and boron nitride. The composition can further comprise a reinforcing material such as glass. The invention also encompasses methods for making such substrates.
摘要:
A method for making molded reflector articles having light-reflecting surfaces is provided. The method involves injection-molding a thermally-conductive, polymer composition comprising: a) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a base polymer matrix such as polycarbonate; and b) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a thermally-conductive carbon material such as graphite. The method can be used to make reflector articles such as housings for automotive tail lamps, head lamps, and other lighting fixtures.
摘要:
An electronic connector having a housing containing a circuit board with a heat-generating component, such as a photodiode or laser, is provided. The housing is molded over the circuit board and heat-generating component. The housing is made from a moldable, thermally conductive polymer composition containing a base polymer and thermally conductive filler material. Liquid crystal polymers can be used as the base polymer, and boron nitride particles and carbon fibers can be used as the thermally conductive filler materials. In one embodiment, the thermally conductive polymer composition includes 30 to 60% of a base polymer, 25% to 50% of a first thermally conductive filler material, and 10 to 25% of a second thermally conductive filler material. The molded housing is capable of dissipating heat from the heat-generating component. A method for making the electronic connector is also provided.
摘要:
A polymer composition having high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength is provided. The polymer composition comprises a base polymer matrix and a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating material. A reinforcing material such as glass can be added to the composition. The polymer composition can be molded into packaging assemblies for electronic devices such as capacitors, transistors, and resistors.
摘要:
A thermally-conductive polymer composition suitable for making molded reflector articles having light-reflecting surfaces is provided. The composition comprises: a) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a base polymer matrix such as polycarbonate; and b) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a thermally-conductive carbon material such as graphite. The composition can be used to make reflector articles such as housings for automotive tail lamps, head lamps, and other lighting fixtures. A method for manufacturing reflector articles is also provided.
摘要:
A thermoplastic, thermally-conductive interface article is provided. The interface article is elastomeric and can be used to provide a thermally-conductive pathway between a heat-generating product such as an electronic device and a heat-sink. The interface article also can have good electrical-conductivity. The elastomeric interface article is made from a composition comprising a base thermoplastic elastomer matrix, thermally-conductive filler material, and temperature-activated phase change material.
摘要:
A light-emitting diode reflector assembly having a heat pipe and a reflector body is provided. The assembly further includes a mounting member for mounting a circuit board having an array of light-emitting diodes. The mounting member and reflector body are made from a thermally-conductive polymer composition comprising: i) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a base polymer matrix such as polycarbonate; and ii) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a thermally-conductive material such as carbon graphite.
摘要:
A polymer composition having high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength is provided. The polymer composition comprises a base polymer matrix and a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating material. A reinforcing material such as glass can be added to the composition. The polymer composition can be molded into packaging assemblies for electronic devices such as capacitors, transistors, and resistors.
摘要:
A method of making a thermally-conductive casing for an optical head in a disc player is provided. The method involves molding a polymer composition comprising: i) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a polymer matrix such as polyphenylene sulfide, and ii) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a thermally-conductive material such as carbon graphite into a casing for the optical head. A reinforcing material, such as glass, and other additives, such as flame retardants, can be incorporated into the polymer composition.