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Finned device for removing heat from an electronic component

US7198094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2003
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for removing heat from an electronic component, comprising a heat sink that can be coupled to the electronic component and conduct heat therefrom. A finned appurtenance coupled to the heat sink can transfer the heat into a fluid medium. The fins are oriented at an angle with respect to several flow streams of the fluid medium across the fins. Each flow stream follows a unique direction.

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