Abstract: A cooling device for heat dissipation from an electronic component includes a heating tube having a heating tube surface, a cooling element having a first cooling element side formed with a slot recess which at least partially encloses the heating tube, and a fiber structure made of fibers and arranged on the heating tube surface in a region in which the heating tube is at least partially enclosed by the slot recess. The fibers on the heating tube surface of the heating tube in the region of the slot recess form a mechanical connection with a cooling element surface of the cooling element.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a base seat having a first chamber. The first chamber has multiple partitioning sections to partition the first chamber into multiple rooms without communicating with each other. A first working fluid is disposed in the rooms. Multiple two-phase fluid radiating fins are disposed on upper side of the base seat. Each of the two-phase fluid radiating fins is formed with an internal second chamber in communication with the rooms or not in communication with the rooms. The heat dissipation device can achieve better heat dissipation effect.

Abstract: A server tray package includes a motherboard assembly that includes a plurality of data center electronic devices, the plurality of data center electronic devices including at least one heat generating processor device; a vapor chamber mounted on and in conductive thermal contact with the at least one heat generating processor device, the vapor chamber including a housing that defines an inner volume and encloses a working fluid; and a liquid cold plate assembly that includes a top portion mounted to at least one of the vapor chamber or the motherboard assembly and including a heat transfer member that includes an inlet port and an outlet port that are in fluid communication with a cooling liquid flow path defined through the heat transfer member and formed on a top surface of the housing of the vapor chamber.

Abstract: Heat sinks having a mounting surface with a coefficient of thermal expansion matching that of silicon are disclosed. Heat pipes having layered composite or integral composite low coefficient of expansion heat sinks are disclosed that can be mounted directly to silicon semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A thermosyphon having a condenser located below the evaporator, or an evaporator above the condenser, is presented. Various embodiments include serially configured evaporators and condensers, so that the excess pressure head from any condenser to evaporator liquid coupling may be utilized to overcome deficient pressure head in a subsequent condenser to evaporator liquid coupling.

Abstract: A pin fin heat exchanger including a pin fin heat pipe. A main tube of the heat pipe may divide at the evaporator end into a number of pin fin evaporators, each having fluid entrances and exits to the main tube; and at the condenser end into a number of pin fin condensers, each having fluid entrances and exits to the main tube.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for system level modeling of two-phase cooling systems. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, respective sets of steady state values for parameters at inlet-outlet junctions using a system model, wherein the determining is based on first user input specifying a cooling system design comprising a plurality of part objects, wherein adjacent part objects in a flow direction are connected at the inlet-outlet junctions. The computer-implemented method can also comprise generating, by the system, a graphical display that depicts the respective sets of parameter values at the inlet-outlet junctions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat dissipation device including a baseplate, one or more heat pipes in thermal communication with the baseplate, where the one or more heat pipes has one or more internal cavities, one or more vapor chambers coupled to the one or more heat pipes, where the one or more vapor chambers has one or more internal cavities, where the one or more internal cavities of the one or more heat pipes and the one or more internal cavities of the one or more the vapor chambers are contiguous, where the one or more vapor chambers extends from the one or more heat pipes, and heat conducting fins coupled to the one or more vapor chambers, where the one or more heat conducting fins extends from the one or more vapor chambers.

Abstract: Techniques that facilitate hybrid modeling for a device under test associated with a cooling system (e.g., a two-phase cooling system) are provided. In one example, information indicative of a first model of a device under test associated with a cooling system is determined. Second information indicative of constraints that define values for an operational quantity related to the cooling system is also determined. Information indicative of a second model for the device under test is generated based on the information indicative of the first model and the second information indicative of the one or more constraints. In an aspect, a first simulation process is performed to determine first thermal properties for a first simulation domain associated with the device under test. In another aspect, a second simulation process is performed to determine second thermal properties for a second simulation domain associated with the device under test.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a thermal cooling system that is part of a device that includes a hole-in-motherboard configuration. The device can include a substrate, one or more dies on a top portion of the substrate, one or more printed circuit boards below the substrate, where the printed circuit boards are coupled to the substrate with solder balls, and one or more land side capacitors below the substrate. A thermal conducting plate, phase change material, and one or more sponge walls to help insulate the solder balls from the thermal conductive layer can be located in the hole of the hole-in-motherboard configuration and help transfer heat and thermal energy away from the device.

Abstract: A vapor chamber with electromagnetic shielding function is for dissipating the heat generated by an electronic component. The vapor chamber includes a capillary structure, a support structure, and a working fluid. The vapor chamber includes an extension portion and a frame, and the extension portion extends from the main body of the vapor chamber and has a first coupling structure. The frame has side walls to surround the electronic component in a plane, and a second coupling structure is disposed on each of the side walls. The first coupling structure is engaged with the second coupling structure, so that the vapor chamber detachably covers the electronic component to perform the electromagnetic shielding function.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat dissipation device including a baseplate, one or more heat pipes in thermal communication with the baseplate, where the one or more heat pipes has one or more internal cavities, one or more vapor chambers coupled to the one or more heat pipes, where the one or more vapor chambers has one or more internal cavities, where the one or more internal cavities of the one or more heat pipes and the one or more internal cavities of the one or more the vapor chambers are contiguous, where the one or more vapor chambers extends from the one or more heat pipes, and heat conducting fins coupled to the one or more vapor chambers, where the one or more heat conducting fins extends from the one or more vapor chambers.

Abstract: Thermal interface materials and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The thermal interface material can include a matrix and a filler. The filler can include graphene and multilayer graphene disposed within the matrix. Alternatively, the thermal interface material can also include a matrix, a metallic filler, and a graphene filler.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a power semiconductor device which has a light weight, high heat dissipation efficiency, and high rigidity. The power semiconductor device including a base 1, semiconductor circuits 2 which are arranged on the base 1, and a cooling fin 3 which cools each of the semiconductor circuits 2, in which one or more protruding portions 1a, 1b are formed on the base 1, widths of the protruding portions 1a, 1b in a direction parallel to the base 1 surface being longer than a thickness of the base 1, thereby providing power semiconductor devices 100, 200, 300, 400 which have a light weight, high heat dissipation efficiency, and high rigidity.

Abstract: A semiconductor switch insulation protection device and a power supply assembly. Said semiconductor switch protection device comprises a semiconductor switch having a metal component, an insulation component, and a pin installed at a bottom plane of said insulation component, and an insulation protection cover having a body with a second hole and a side belt. A front surface of said metal component is installed on a back surface of said insulation component. A metal portion, with a first hole and having a first height, is extended above an upper plane of said insulation component. Said second hole and said side belt are extended toward a back surface of said body, respectively, to form a hole column having a second height and a sidewall having a third height. Said metal portion is disposed in a groove formed by said back surface of said body, hole column and sidewall.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus that comprises a connection circuit situated within a substrate and configured to communicatively couple a first integrated circuit disposed adjacent to a top surface of the apparatus to a second integrated circuit disposed adjacent to a bottom surface of the apparatus. The apparatus further comprises one or more enclosed heat dissipation structures situated within the substrate and configured to convey heat away from the first and second integrated circuits.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a package and a cooler. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor element, a metal member, and a molding member for encapsulating the semiconductor element and the metal member. The metal member has a metal portion thermally connected to the semiconductor element, an insulating layer on the metal portion, and a conducting layer on the insulating layer. The conducting layer is at least partially exposed outside the molding member and serves as a radiation surface for radiating heat of the semiconductor element. The cooler has a coolant passage through which a coolant circulates to cool the conducting layer. The conducting layer and the cooler are electrically connected together.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating module applied to a circuit board having an electronic element is disclosed. The heat-dissipating module includes a plurality of connecting portions, a contacting portion and a folded portion. The heat-dissipating module is connected to the circuit board by the connecting portions, and a first surface of the contacting portion contacts the electronic element. The folded portion is connected to the contacting portion. The heat-dissipating module is suitable for a thin and light electronic device and has firm structure.

Abstract: Cooling apparatus and methods are provided for partial immersion-cooling of multiple electronic components. The cooling apparatus includes a housing at least partially surrounding and forming a compartment about the components, and a fluid disposed within the compartment. First and second electronic components are at least partially non-immersed within the fluid, with the first component being a different type of electronic component with different configuration than the second component. A vapor condenser is provided with a vapor-condensing surface disposed within the compartment for condensing fluid vapor, and a condensate redirect structure is disposed within the compartment between the vapor condenser and the first and second components. The redirect structure is differently configured over the first electronic component compared with over the second electronic component, and provides a different pattern of condensate drip over the first component compared with over the second component.

Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and methods are provided for immersion-cooling one or more electronic components. The cooling apparatus includes a housing at least partially surrounding and forming a fluid-tight compartment about the electronic component(s) and a dielectric fluid disposed within the fluid-tight compartment, with the electronic component(s) immersed within the dielectric fluid. A vapor-condenser and one or more wicking components are also provided. The vapor-condenser includes a plurality of thermally conductive condenser fins extending within the fluid-tight compartment, and the wicking component(s) is disposed within the fluid-tight compartment in physical contact with at least a portion of one or more thermally conductive condenser fins of the thermally conductive condenser fins extending within the compartment.

Abstract: A semiconductor module includes at least one intermediate plate which has heat conductivity, power semiconductor elements which are provided for respective main surfaces of the intermediate plate, heat sinks which are arranged so that the power semiconductor elements are held between the heat sinks and the intermediate plate, and a mold part which seals the intermediate plate, the power semiconductor elements, and the heat sinks with mold resin. Surfaces of the heat sinks opposite to the side of the power semiconductor elements are exposed from the mold part. The intermediate plate has an intermediate radiator which projects in the direction parallel to the main surface from the mold part.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes a chamber with an evaporation portion and a condensation portion, the chamber including a refrigerant. The chamber further includes an evaporation portion scraping brush provided corresponding to the evaporation portion, the evaporation portion scraping brush being able to sweep relative to an inner surface of the evaporation portion. A refrigerant liquid film is formed on the inner surface of the evaporation portion. Since the fluid refrigerant is uniformly applied to an inner surface of the evaporation portion to form a liquid film, the heat dissipating ability of the heat pipe heat dissipating device is improved, and the heat dissipating uniformity of the heat pipe heat dissipating device is enhanced. A heat dissipating method is also provided.

Abstract: The semiconductor package as well as a method for making it and using it is disclosed. The semiconductor package comprises a semiconductor chip having at least one heat-generating semiconductor device and a volumetrically expandable chamber disposed to sealingly surround the semiconductor chip, the volumetrically expandable chamber filled entirely with a non-electrically conductive liquid in contact with the semiconductor device and circulated within the volumetrically expandable chamber at least in part by the generated heat of the at least one semiconductor device to cool the at least one semiconductor device.

Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and methods are provided for pumped immersion-cooling of selected electronic components of an electronic system, such as a node or book of a multi-node rack. The cooling apparatus includes a housing assembly defining a compartment about the component(s) to be cooled, which is coupled to a first side of a printed circuit board. The assembly includes a first frame with an opening sized to accommodate the component(s), and a second frame. The first and second frames are sealed to opposite sides of the board via a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer, respectively. The printed circuit board is at least partially porous to a coolant to flow through the compartment, and the first frame, second frame, and first and second adhesive layers are non-porous with respect to the coolant, and provide a coolant-tight seal to the first and second sides of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A semiconductor module including a cooling unit by which a fine cooling effect is obtained is provided. A plurality of cooling flow paths (21c) which communicate with both of a refrigerant introduction flow path which extends from a refrigerant introduction inlet and a refrigerant discharge flow path which extends to a refrigerant discharge outlet are arranged in parallel with one another in a cooling unit (20). Fins (22) are arranged in each cooling flow path (21c). Semiconductor elements (32) and (33) are arranged over the cooling unit (20) so that the semiconductor elements (32) and (33) are thermally connected to the fins (22). By doing so, a semiconductor module (10) is formed. Heat generated by the semiconductor elements (32) and (33) is conducted to the fins (22) arranged in each cooling flow path (21c) and is removed by a refrigerant which flows along each cooling flow path (21c).

Abstract: A method is provided for pumped immersion-cooling of selected electronic components of an electronic system, such as a node or book of a multi-node rack. The method includes providing a housing assembly defining a compartment about the component(s) to be cooled, which is coupled to a first side of a printed circuit board. The assembly includes a first frame with an opening sized to accommodate the component(s), and a second frame. The first and second frames are sealed to opposite sides of the board via a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer, respectively. The printed circuit board is at least partially porous to a coolant to flow through the compartment, and the first frame, second frame, and first and second adhesive layers are non-porous with respect to the coolant, and provide a coolant-tight seal to the first and second sides of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: In one possible implementation, a thermal plane structure includes a non-wicking structural microtruss between opposing surfaces of a multilayer structure and a thermal transport medium within the thermal plane structure for fluid and vapor transport between a thermal source and a thermal sink. A microtruss wick is located between the opposing surfaces and extends between the thermal source and the thermal sink.

Abstract: A cooling device is provided. The cooling device is equipped with an electronic substrate on which a heating element has been mounted, and comprises a thermal diffusion unit of a plate-like shape. A front surface of the thermal diffusion unit thermally contacts a first circuit mounting surface of the electronic substrate. A rear face of the thermal diffusion unit thermally contacts a second circuit mounting surface of the electronic substrate. And, the thermal diffusion unit diffuses heat from the heating element according to vaporization and condensation principles of a refrigerant sealed therein.

Abstract: A notebook computer is provided with: a casing in which electronic components including a CPU are accommodated; and a heat-dissipating unit including a heat-dissipating component 37 having plural fins, and a fan 31 for supplying air to the heat-dissipating component 37. A communicating path 35 is formed between an air outlet 32b of the fan 31 and a surface 37b of the heat-dissipating component 37 on a side thereof that opposes the fan 31, so as to communicate them. An opening 32c is formed in a fan case 32 between the air outlet 32b and a main unit 33 of the fan. A duct 36 is provided so as to communicate the opening 32c with the heat-dissipating component 37. With this structure, an electronic device can be provided which has a built-in heat-dissipating unit that can restrain increase in cost and weight, and remove dust on the heat-dissipating component.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a package and a cooler. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor element, a metal member, and a molding member for encapsulating the semiconductor element and the metal member. The metal member has a metal portion thermally connected to the semiconductor element, an insulating layer on the metal portion, and a conducting layer on the insulating layer. The conducting layer is at least partially exposed outside the molding member and serves as a radiation surface for radiating heat of the semiconductor element. The cooler has a coolant passage through which a coolant circulates to cool the conducting layer. The conducting layer and the cooler are electrically connected together.

Abstract: A cooling system for an onboard electrical power converter in which a heat dissipation surface extends parallel to a flow of cooling air draft includes: a coolant tank containing coolant that includes a bottom surface being in thermal contact with the heat dissipation surface; a first conduit provided connecting to an upper surface of the coolant tank, the coolant flowing into the first conduit; a heat exchanger that comprises second conduits arranged with opposing the upper surface, and conducts the coolant to upstream; and a return unit that returns the coolant to the coolant tank; wherein the heat exchanger comprises heat dissipation fins through which the cooling air draft passes from a first to a second side, the heat dissipation fins being provided on surfaces of the second conduits, the first side not facing the coolant tank and the second side facing the coolant tank.

Abstract: The memory module comprises a circuit board with a first and a second side, wherein memory chips are arranged at least on the first side. A longitudinally extending module heat conductor is arranged on the first side. The module heat conductor comprises a contact surface configured to contact a heat transfer system.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating device for an electronic apparatus can include: a thermal base coupled to a first electronic component in such a manner that enables heat-transfer therebetween so that heat generated by the first electronic component mounted on a substrate is absorbed thereby; and a vibrating capillary-shaped heat-pipe loop comprising a first heat-absorption portion coupled with the thermal base in such a manner that enables heat-transfer therebetween and a heat-dissipating portion configured to dissipate heat absorbed by the first heat-absorption portion, the heat-pipe loop having working fluid injected thereinto. The heat-pipe loop can be radially disposed with a central area thereof hollowed out, and an assembly area of a coupling member can be exposed in the central area so that the coupling member for coupling the thermal base to the substrate is coupled through the central area.

Abstract: One embodiment of a system for cooling a heat-generating device includes a base adapted to be coupled to the heat-generating device, a housing coupled to the base, a liquid channel formed between the base and the housing, where a heat transfer liquid may be circulated through the liquid channel to remove heat generated by the heat-generated device, and a heat pipe disposed within the liquid channel, where the heat pipe increases the heat transfer surface area to which the heat transfer liquid is exposed. Among other things, the heat pipe advantageously increases the heat transfer surface area to which the heat transfer liquid is exposed and efficiently spreads the heat generated by the heat-generating device over that heat transfer surface area. The result is enhanced heat transfer through the liquid channel relative to prior art cooling systems.

Abstract: A flat radiator with flat type heat pipe and its application for portable computers is provided. The heat pipe in a radiator use tubular type and plate type structures. An air convective extended heat exchange surface surrounds and is over against the fan impeller, such that the radiator is extremely compacted, and the heat transport distance in heat pipe is shortened. Further introducing enhanced convective heat transfer structure and setting the fins according to the aerodynamics improve the heat dissipating capacity. The restrictions to a radiator when installing are reduced, which helps to implement the standardization of the radiator series. Also portable computers using the radiator are provided.

Abstract: A lead frame for assembling a semiconductor device has a die pad surrounded by lead fingers. Each of the lead fingers has a proximal end close to but spaced from an edge of the die pad and a distal end farther from the die pad. A semiconductor die is attached to a surface of the die pad. The die has die bonding pads on its upper surface that are electrically connected to the proximal ends of the lead fingers with bond wires. An encapsulation material covers the bond wires, semiconductor die and the proximal ends of the lead fingers. Prior to assembly, hot spots of the die are determined and the lead fingers closest to the hot spots are selected to project closer to the die than the other lead fingers. These longer lead fingers assist in dissipating the heat at the die hot spot.

Abstract: A semiconductor module cooler for supplying a refrigerant from exterior into a water jacket and cooling a semiconductor device disposed on an outer surface of the cooler, includes a heat sink thermally connected to the semiconductor device; a first flow path extending from a refrigerant inlet and arranged with a guide portion having an inclined surface for guiding the refrigerant toward one side surface of the heat sink; a second flow path extending toward a refrigerant outlet and formed with a sidewall parallel to the other side surface of the heat sink; a flow velocity adjustment plate disposed in the second flow path and formed parallel to the other side surface of the heat sink at a distance therefrom; and a third flow path formed at a position communicating the first flow path and the second flow path. The heat sink is disposed in the third flow path.

Abstract: A semiconductor device configured to enable efficient cooling of an element and downsizing of the device. The semiconductor device including an element unit connected to a surface of a cooler. A support member that has a condenser housing chamber that houses the condenser. The condenser has two parallel planar surfaces that are parallel with each other. The condenser housing chamber has a parallel opposing surface that is arranged in parallel with the element unit arrangement surface and faces the element unit arrangement surface, and houses the condenser in a state where the two parallel planar surfaces are arranged in parallel with the parallel opposing surface. The support member is fixed to the cooler in a state where the parallel opposing surface presses the element unit toward the cooler.

Abstract: The present invention is an improvement in a molded semiconductor package and the method for its manufacture. The package comprises a substrate, a semiconductor die mounted on the substrate, a molding compound encircling the die on the substrate, a lid on the molding compound, and a heat pipe extending between the semiconductor die and the lid. Preferably, the heat pipe is formed so that it encircles the die. The package is assembled by mounting the die on the substrate, applying the molding compound to the substrate while a channel is formed in the molding compound adjacent the semiconductor die, inserting a heat pipe material in the channel, and mounting the lid on the molding compound and the heat pipe material.

Abstract: Cooling apparatuses, cooled electronic modules and methods of fabrication are provided for fluid immersion-cooling of an electronic component(s). The method includes, for instance: securing a housing about an electronic component to be cooled, the housing at least partially surrounding and forming a compartment about the electronic component to be cooled; disposing a fluid within the compartment, wherein the electronic component to be cooled is at least partially immersed within the fluid, and wherein the fluid comprises water; and providing a deionizing structure within the compartment, the deionizing structure comprising deionizing material, the deionizing material ensuring deionization of the fluid within the compartment, wherein the deionizing structure is configured to accommodate boiling of the fluid within the compartment.

Abstract: There is provided a loop heat pipe which includes an evaporator that internally includes at least one wick built, a condenser, a liquid pipe and a vapor pipe that connect the evaporator and the condenser to each other, and a heat dispersion cavity that is formed inside the evaporator, and disperses a vapor, wherein the wick includes, a first wick that is porous, a second wick that is porous, the second wick being inserted into the first wick from the liquid pipe side and including a pore size larger than the first wick, and a vapor channel that is defined between the first wick and the second wick. The vapor channel is connected at an end on the liquid pipe side to the heat dispersion cavity.

Abstract: A board-shaped heat dissipating device includes a board body having a plane face with a recess formed thereon, a heat conducting element fitted in the recess, at least one groove formed on any one of the board body and the heat conducting element, and at least one heat pipe pressed into the groove to flush with an open side of the groove. After the heat pipe is pressed into the groove and the heat conducting element is firmly fitted in the recess, portions of the heat conducting element that are higher than the plane face are removed through a cut operation, so that the heat conducting element is flush with the plane face of the board body to reduce the space occupied by the heat dissipating device. With the above arrangements, the problem of thermal resistance can be avoided and upgraded overall heat dissipation efficiency can be achieved.

Abstract: An economical heat pipe type cooling device with high performance and stable start at low environmental temperatures below 0° C., and a railcar control equipment using the invented heat pipe type cooling device are provided. The midsection between two bents formed on a heat pipe is used as an evaporator; lengths of two distal sections to be used as the condenser sections are intentionally differentiated each from the other; and the condenser section of greater length is provided with heat radiating fins more than those on the condenser section of shorter length. This configuration permits each of two condenser sections to be provided with mutually different condensing capacity and accordingly the condenser section of shorter length works to cool heat-generating elements even though the condenser section of greater length would suffer from freezing problem at low temperatures. A sufficient cooling effect is rendered at ordinary temperature.

Abstract: A method of ion implantation comprising: providing a plasma within a plasma region of a chamber; positively biasing a first grid plate, wherein the first grid plate comprises a plurality of apertures; negatively biasing a second grid plate, wherein the second grid plate comprises a plurality of apertures; flowing ions from the plasma in the plasma region through the apertures in the positively-biased first grid plate; flowing at least a portion of the ions that flowed through the apertures in the positively-biased first grid plate through the apertures in the negatively-biased second grid plate; and implanting a substrate with at least a portion of the ions that flowed through the apertures in the negatively-biased second grid plate.

Abstract: An evaporator for a looped heat pipe (LHP) system, in which a working fluid circulates to cool heat generating electronic components that generate heat during operation, the evaporator including: a body comprising an inlet through which the working fluid enters and an outlet through which the working fluid is discharged; a sintered wick that is included in the body, wherein the sintered wick is formed by sintering a metal powder, and a plurality of pores are formed in the sintered wick; and an additional layer that is formed on a vaporization surface of the sintered wick where evaporation of the working fluid occurs, wherein a plurality of through holes are formed in the additional layer such that the working fluid changed into a vapor state passes through the additional layer after passing the sintered wick.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an LED illumination apparatus. The apparatus includes a body having a lower portion adapted for coupling to a power socket and an upper portion provided with a power source module accommodating chamber. A heat-dissipating module includes a funnel-shaped hollow case disposed at a top end of the upper portion and filled with a coolant fluid, wherein the hollow case has a small diameter open end adjacent to the body and a large diameter open end remote from the body. A light source module includes amounting substrate disposed at the small diameter open end, an LED mounted on the mounting substrate, and a power source module disposed within the power source module accommodating chamber in a manner electrically connected to and supplying working power to the LED.

Abstract: A server rack sub-assembly includes at least one motherboard having a perimeter; a plurality of heat-generating electronic devices mounted on the motherboard in an area of the motherboard thermally decoupled from the motherboard perimeter; one or more brackets including heat transfer surfaces and attached to the motherboard along at least a portion of the motherboard perimeter; and a heat transfer device thermally coupled to the area of the motherboard that is thermally decoupled from the motherboard perimeter and the one or more brackets. The one or more brackets are adapted to receive a cooling airflow circulated over the bracket and to convectively transfer heat into the cooling airflow and are further adapted to couple the motherboard to a server rack assembly. The heat transfer device is arranged to conductively transfer heat from the one or more electronic devices to the brackets.

Abstract: The formation of electronic assemblies is described. In one embodiment, an electronic assembly includes a semiconductor die and a plurality of spaced apart nanotube structures on the semiconductor die. The electronic assembly also includes a fluid positioned between the spaced apart nanotube structures on the semiconductor die. The electronic assembly also includes a endcap covering the plurality of nanotube structures and the fluid, wherein the endcap is positioned to define a gap between the nanotube structures and an interior surface of the endcap. The endcap is also positioned to form a closed chamber including the working fluid, the nanotube structures, and the gap between the nanotube structures and the interior surface of the endcap.

Abstract: A thermal module includes a centrifugal fan and a circuit board. The circuit board defines a through hole therein. The centrifugal fan includes a top plate located above the circuit board and aligned with the through hole, a first sidewall extending from a circumferential edge of the top plate toward the circuit board, a bottom plate located below the circuit board and aligned with the through hole, a second sidewall extending from a circumferential edge of the bottom plate toward the circuit board, and an impeller. The first sidewall abuts a top surface of the circuit board around the through hole. The second sidewall abuts a bottom surface of the circuit board around the through hole. The impeller is smaller than the through hole. The impeller extends through to be located in the through hole.

Abstract: The semiconductor package as well as a method for making it and using it is disclosed. The semiconductor package comprises a semiconductor chip having at least one heat-generating semiconductor device and a volumetrically expandable chamber disposed to sealingly surround the semiconductor chip, the volumetrically expandable chamber filled entirely with a non-electrically conductive liquid in contact with the semiconductor device and circulated within the volumetrically expandable chamber at least in part by the generated heat of the at least one semiconductor device to cool the at least one semiconductor device.