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Thermal intermediate apparatus, systems, and methods

US7456052B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2003
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/742
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and system, as well as fabrication methods therefor, may include a thermal intermediate structure comprised of a plurality of carbon nanotubes some of which have organic moieties attached thereto to tether the nanotubes to at least one of a die and a heat sink. The organic moieties include thiol linkers and amide linkers.

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