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Clip and pin field for IC packaging

US6381836B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1998
Grant dateMay 7, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49139
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic assembly that incorporates a heat sink. The subassembly includes an integrated circuit package that is mounted to a substrate. The substrate is mounted to a spacer block which includes a pin field that contains a plurality of pins. The heat sink is coupled to the integrated circuit package by a clip that wraps around the sink and is attached to the spacer block.

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