Abstract: An efficient cooling mechanism for a multi-chip carrier can be provided while conserving board surface area. Flexible circuitized material is used to form multi-chip carriers with air baffle capability. The flex is folded or curved into the desired shape and held in position with a support structure. Bonding sites for chips are located on regions through the carrier. Shapes which provide air baffle capabilities include coils, spring-like coils and serpentines.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 10, 1999
Date of Patent:
July 3, 2001
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventors:
Anthony P. Ingraham, Glenn L. Kehley, Sanjeev B. Sathe, John R. Slack