Method of assembling a fluid-cooled integrated circuit package
US4860444A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1988 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49721
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A package for enclosing, protecting and cooling semiconductor integrated circuit chips. The package includes a generally planar substrate with the chips positioned thereon. Signal connections are provided between at least some of the chips. A heat sink is positioned in contact with the chips and includes microchannels through which a cooling fluid flows for purposes of transferring heat generated by the chips to such fluid. Manifolds are provided to direct the fluid to and from the microchannels, and microcapillary slots may be formed on the heat sink surface adjacent the chips to receive liquid to generate attractive forces between the heat sink and chips to facilitate heat transfer. Circuitry is provided to distribute power through the package and to the chips.
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