Abstract:
An encapsulated microelectronic package includes a fluid conducting cooling tube (22) directly coupled to one or more semiconductor chips (12, 14, 16), with the encapsulant (34) being molded over the semiconductor chips (12, 14, 16) and portions of the cooling tube (22) in proximity to the semiconductor chips (12, 14, 16). The encapsulant (34) immobilizes the cooling tube (22) with respect to the semiconductor chips (12, 14, 16), and the cooling tube (22) and encapsulant (34) are designed to minimize differences in their coefficients of thermal expansion relative to the semiconductor chips (12, 14, 16).
Abstract:
An electronic package (10) having enhanced heat dissipation is provided exhibiting dual conductive heat paths (40, 42) in opposing directions. The package (10) includes a substrate (16) having electrical conductors thereon and a flip chip (12) mounted to the substrate (16). The flip chip (12) has a first surface, solder bumps (14) on the first surface, and a second surface oppositely disposed from the first surface. The flip chip (12) is mounted to the substrate (16) such that the solder bumps (14) are registered with the conductors on the substrate (16). The package (10) further includes a stamped metal heat sink (30) in heat transfer relationship with the second surface of the flip chip (12). The heat sink (30) includes a cavity (32) formed adjacent to the flip chip (12) containing a thermally conductive material (34).
Abstract:
A method of making a fluid cooled microelectronic package (10'/60') in which fluid is circulated through the package in fluid-carrying channels (40/64) defined at least in part by voids in an encapsulant (38) that surrounds the package components (12, 14, 16). Preferably, the encapsulant channels (40/64) are defined in part by heat producing components (12, 14, 16) of the package so that coolant fluid directly contacts such components. The coolant fluid can be electrically conductive or non-conductive depending on the type of components being cooled. The coolant channels (40) are formed by insert-molding a form (24) in the encapsulant (38), and removing the form (24) following the molding process. Alternately, the encapsulant is formed in two or more pieces (38a, 38b) that are joined to form the package (60'), and the coolant channels (64) are defined by recesses (62) formed in at least one of the encapsulant pieces (38a, 38b).
Abstract:
An overmolded electronic assembly 20 having an electromagnetic interference shield 50, in the form of a thin metal film or foil, coupled to the top of or within an overmolded body 33. The shield 50 effectively reduces the amount of electromagnetic interference ("EMI") emissions from penetrating within the assembly to the circuit board 22 without substantially increasing the cost of the unit. Thus, an electronic assembly having improved vibration, moisture, and EMI emission resistance is achieved as compared with traditional overmolded or metal assemblies. Further, because the shield 50 can be formed on the electronic assembly in one continuous processing step, a substantial savings in time and cost for the manufacturing process is also realized.
Abstract:
An electronic package (10) having enhanced heat dissipation is provided exhibiting dual conductive heat paths (40, 42) in opposing directions. The package (10) includes a substrate (16) having electrical conductors thereon and a flip chip (12) mounted to the substrate (16). The flip chip (12) has a first surface, solder bumps (14) on the first surface, and a second surface oppositely disposed from the first surface. The flip chip (12) is mounted to the substrate (16) such that the solder bumps (14) are registered with the conductors on the substrate (16). The package (10) further includes a stamped metal heat sink (30) in heat transfer relationship with the second surface of the flip chip (12). The heat sink (30) includes a cavity (32) formed adjacent to the flip chip (12) containing a thermally conductive material (34).
Abstract:
An electronic package having circulated submersed cooling fluid and method are provided. The electronic package has a housing defining a sealed enclosure and electronic devices located in the housing. The electronic devices have thermal emitting electrical circuitry. A dielectric fluid, such as a liquid, is located in the housing in heat transfer relationship with the electronic devices. A fluid circulator, such as a piezo fan, is located in the housing in contact with the dielectric liquid for circulating the dielectric liquid to cool the electronic devices.
Abstract:
Surface mounting of components includes providing a substrate (10) that has a first surface and a second surface. A portion of the first surface is coupled to a conductive layer (20) that is patterned. A compliant layer (50) is introduced to the first surface of the substrate (10) and to the conductive layer (20). At least one aperture is formed in the compliant layer (50) which extends to the surface of the conductive layer (20). Conductive material is introduced into the aperture(s). Solder couples the surface mount component (90) to the compliant layer (50).
Abstract:
A circuit board assembly (10) comprising a laminate substrate (12) and a surface mount device (18) having a CTE less than that of the laminate substrate (12) and attached with at least one solder joint (20) to a first surface (14) of the laminate substrate (12). The assembly (10) further includes a localized stiffener (24,124,224) attached to a second surface (16) of the laminate substrate (12) so as to be directly opposite the circuit device (18). The localized stiffener (24,124,224) is formed of a material and is shaped so that, when attached to the laminate substrate (12), the stiffener (24,124,224) is capable of increasing the thermal cycle fatigue life of the one or more solder joints (20) that attach the device (18) to the substrate (12).
Abstract:
A circuit board assembly (40,50) having a laminate construction of multiple layers (12), such as a LTCC ceramic substrate (10), with conductor lines (30) between adjacent pairs of layers (12). A heat sink (22) is bonded to a first surface (26) of the substrate (10), and a cavity (24) is defined by and between the heat sink (22) and the substrate (10) such that a base wall (28) of the cavity (24) is defined by one of the layers (12) with conductor lines (30) thereof being present on the base wall (28). A surface-mount circuit device (14) is received within the cavity (24), mounted to the base wall (28), and electrically connected to the conductor lines (30) on the base wall (28). The device (14) is received within the cavity (24) such that a surface of the device (14) contacts a surface region of the heat sink (22). The surface of the device (14) is bonded to the surface region of the heat sink (22) to provide a substantially direct thermal path from the device (14) to the heat sink (22).