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Heat sink and thermal interface having shielding to attenuate electromagnetic interference

US6483707B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2001
Grant dateNov 19, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/28
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Heat sink and electrically non-conducting thermal interface having shielding to attenuate electromagnetic interference. The interface comprises a generally planar substrate having first and second outwardly facing surfaces. The substrate is formed from a material, preferably a polymer, that is both thermally conductive and has a high dielectric strength. Formed upon the outwardly facing surfaces are layers of a thermally conductive compound for facilitating heat transfer. The invention further comprises an improved heat sink comprising a baseplate coupled with a folded-fin assembly, the latter being compressively bonded thereto via a pressure clip and pressure spreader assembly. The base plate is attachable to a heat-dissipating component, and may optionally include a ground contact connection for use with components that are not already grounded.

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