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Refrigerant-cooled system and method for cooling electronic components

US6438984B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2001
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/3011
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method of using refrigerant for cooling electronic components is presented. The system includes a surface. At least one electronic component is coupled to the surface, the at least one electronic component including an integrated circuit. A closed-loop refrigeration circuit is coupled to the surface for removing heat generated by the integrated circuit. The closed-loop refrigeration circuit includes a condenser. A blower is coupled to the surface, the blower having a first port, a second port, and an impeller that rotates around an axis. The blower is oriented such that the axis is perpendicular to the surface and non-intersecting with the condenser, wherein the blower moves air across the condenser.

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