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Conformal heat spreader

US7007741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2002
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/15311
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A heat spreader apparatus for cooling an electronic component and method of attachment. The heat spreader comprises a flexible wall that partially conforms to a non-matching mating surface of the component when pressure is applied to the surface of the flexible wall that is opposite the component. The pressure may be maintained against the flexible wall during use, or released once the flexible wall is maintained in its conforming location by an adhesive.

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