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  • Patent number: 5948689
    Abstract: In order to provide a thermal coupling between a heat source and a heat sink, an integrated interleaved-fin connector is provided. A first substrate includes a first side surface and a second side surface. A plurality of heat generating devices are formed in the first side surface. A plurality of first channels are etched in the second side surface to form a plurality of first fins. A second substrate has a plurality of second channels etched therein to form a plurality of second fins and a base. The base is for thermally engaging with a heat sink. The first and second fins providing a thermally conductive path from the heat generating devices to the heat sink when interleaved with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Hamburgen, John S. Fitch