Abstract:
A heat dissipation device that includes a conduit in a base portion thereof. An opening extends from a dissipation surface of the base portion to a conduit. The conduit allows air from a fan to flow within the base portion, which can improve heat removal from hotspots, and alleviate air stagnation in the heat dissipation device.
Abstract:
Disclosed are embodiments of a system-level assembly including an integrated circuit (IC) die directly attached to a mainboard. An IC die directly attached to a mainboard or other circuit board may be referred to as a direct-chip attach (DCA) die. A package is disposed over at least a portion of the DCA die and coupled with the mainboard. The package includes one or more other IC die disposed on a substrate. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a phase change material, a plurality of particles intermixed with the phase change material, and a conductive structure encapsulating the phase change material. The conductive structure includes a cavity including a cone shape. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a conductive structure having a cavity, injecting a phase change material into the cavity, injecting a plurality of spheres into the cavity, and sealing the cavity.
Abstract:
Disclosed are embodiments of a system-level assembly including an integrated circuit (IC) die directly attached to a mainboard. An IC die directly attached to a mainboard or other circuit board may be referred to as a direct-chip attach (DCA) die. A package is disposed over at least a portion of the DCA die and coupled with the mainboard. The package includes one or more other IC die disposed on a substrate. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Abstract:
An enhanced joint thickness lead used for surface mounting electronic devices to a substrate, wherein a portion of the enhanced joint thickness lead that is substantially parallel to the substance. The enhanced joint thickness lead includes an arcuate structure, which provides an enhanced joint thickness for the solder used to connect the lead to the substrate. The enhanced joint thickness of the solder results in a more robust attachment of the electronic device.
Abstract:
A heat sink includes a heat sink body including a number of fins and a cavity for holding a phase change material and a number of particles to enhance the mixing of the phase change material during the operation of the heat sink. In operation, the body of the heat sink conducts thermal energy to the phase change material. The energy is absorbed during the phase change of the phase change material. After absorbing energy and changing to a liquid state, the phase change material continues to dissipate energy by convection. The convention currents in the cavity are directed by the shape of the cavity surfaces an enhanced by the particles intermixed with the phase change material.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of mounting a semiconductor device (30) to a first side of a circuit board (20); and mounting at least one voltage regulator device to a second side of the circuit board, the second side opposite to the first side. The voltage regulator devices may be output filters, inductors (46), capacitors (41), and the like. In certain embodiments, the devices may be located directly underneath the semiconductor device.
Abstract:
A heat dissipation device that includes a conduit in a base portion thereof. An opening extends from a dissipation surface of the base portion to a conduit. The conduit allows air from a fan to flow within the base portion, which can improve heat removal from hotspots, and alleviate air stagnation in the heat dissipation device.
Abstract:
A heat sink includes a heat sink body including a number of fins and a cavity for holding a phase change material and a number of particles to enhance the mixing of the phase change material during the operation of the heat sink. In operation, the body of the heat sink conducts thermal energy to the phase change material. The energy is absorbed during the phase change of the phase change material. After absorbing energy and changing to a liquid state, the phase change material continues to dissipate energy by convection. The convention currents in the cavity are directed by the shape of the cavity surfaces an enhanced by the particles intermixed with the phase change material.