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Heat spreader for center gate molding

US8643172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 2007
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/181
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A heat spreader for an integrated circuit has a base portion and a top portion. The base portion is attachable to a surface of the integrated circuit, and has at least one channel extending therethrough. The top portion that is larger than the base portion such that the heat spreader is generally T-shaped in cross-section. The top portion has a hole at its center that extends from a top surface of the top portion to the at least one channel of the base portion. Mold compound is injected through the hole and out through the channels.

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