Abstract: In-situ fabrication of tamper-respondent sensors with random security circuit patterns is provided. The method includes establishing a random security circuit pattern for fabricating a security circuit of a tamper-respondent sensor to enclose, at least in part, one or more components within a secure volume. The establishing includes generating a trace pattern extending once through nodes of a plurality of nodes dispersed within an area of the tamper-respondent sensor, and randomly modifying the trace pattern to produce a randomly modified trace pattern with a desired randomization index relative to a specified randomization threshold, and providing the randomly modified trace pattern as a random security circuit pattern. Further, the method includes initiating fabricating of the tamper-respondent sensor in-situ on a surface of an enclosure to facilitate defining the secure volume, with the fabricating using the random security circuit pattern.

Abstract: A sealed dual-phase evaporative cooling enclosure is disclosed. The sealed dual-phase evaporative cooling enclosure comprises one or more high-heat dissipating components, one or more low-heat dissipating components, a wicking structure; and a condenser, where the wicking structure is proximal to one or more high-heat dissipating components and the condenser, the wicking structure collects liquid coolant from the condenser, the one or more high-heat dissipating components evaporate liquid coolant from the wicking structure to generate vapor, and the vapor is utilized to cool the one or more low-heat dissipating components. A computer-implemented method and computer program product are also disclosed. A processor retrieves temperature data associated high-heat dissipating components. A processor retrieves associated with a wicking structure in the sealed dual-phase evaporative cooling enclosure.

Abstract: In-situ fabrication of tamper-respondent sensors with random security circuit patterns is provided. The method includes establishing a random security circuit pattern for fabricating a security circuit of a tamper-respondent sensor to enclose, at least in part, one or more components within a secure volume. The establishing includes generating a trace pattern extending once through nodes of a plurality of nodes dispersed within an area of the tamper-respondent sensor, and randomly modifying the trace pattern to produce a randomly modified trace pattern with a desired randomization index relative to a specified randomization threshold, and providing the randomly modified trace pattern as a random security circuit pattern. Further, the method includes initiating fabricating of the tamper-respondent sensor in-situ on a surface of an enclosure to facilitate defining the secure volume, with the fabricating using the random security circuit pattern.

Abstract: Component positioning feedback within an electronic assembly is provided. The feedback process includes obtaining component position data from a plurality of sensors of the electronic assembly. The component position data facilitates in situ evaluation of positioning of the component within the electronic assembly. Further, the process includes determining, by data analysis of the component position data, a current positioning of the component of the electronic assembly relative to another component of the electronic assembly, and generating a position feedback signal based on the determined current positioning of the component of the electronic assembly relative to the other component of the electronic assembly.

Abstract: Aspects include a cryptographic hardware security module having a secure embedded heat pipe and methods for assembling the same. The cryptographic hardware security module can include a printed circuit board having one or more components. The cryptographic hardware security module can further include an encapsulation structure having a top can and a bottom can. The top can is fixed to a first surface of the printed circuit board and the bottom can is fixed to second surface of the printed circuit board opposite the first surface. A heat pipe is positioned between the top can and the component. The heat pipe includes two or more 180-degree bends. A portion of the heat pipe extends beyond a secure region of the encapsulation structure.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of fabrication are provided which include a mechanical coolant pump to facilitate pumping a coolant through a coolant loop. The mechanical coolant pump is to couple to an individual and be physically powered by a specified movement of the individual to pump coolant. Coolant pumped by the mechanical coolant pump is circulated by the coolant pump through a device associated with the individual to cool the device.

Abstract: Tamper-respondent assemblies are provided which include an enclosure mounted to a circuit board and enclosing one or more components to be protected within a secure volume. A tamper-respondent sensor covers, at least in part, an inner surface of the enclosure, and includes at least one tamper-detect circuit. A monitor circuit is disposed within the secure volume to monitor the tamper-detect circuit(s) for a tamper event. A pressure connector assembly is also disposed within the secure volume, between the tamper-respondent sensor and the circuit board. The pressure connector assembly includes a conductive pressure connector electrically connecting, at least in part, the monitor circuit and the tamper-detect circuit(s) of the tamper-respondent assembly, and a spring-biasing mechanism to facilitate breaking electrical connection of the conductive pressure connector to the tamper-detect circuit(s) with a tamper event.

Abstract: Tamper-respondent assemblies are provided which include a circuit board, an enclosure assembly mounted to the circuit board, and a pressure sensor. The circuit board includes an electronic component, and the enclosure assembly is mounted to the circuit board to enclose the electronic component within a secure volume. The enclosure assembly includes a thermally conductive enclosure with a sealed inner compartment, and a porous heat transfer element within the sealed inner compartment. The porous heat transfer element is sized and located to facilitate conducting heat from the electronic component across the sealed inner compartment of the thermally conductive enclosure. The pressure sensor senses pressure within the sealed inner compartment of the thermally conductive enclosure to facilitate identifying a pressure change indicative of a tamper event.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of fabrication are provided which include a mechanical coolant pump to facilitate pumping a coolant through a coolant loop. The mechanical coolant pump is to couple to an individual and be physically powered by a specified movement of the individual to pump coolant. Coolant pumped by the mechanical coolant pump is circulated by the coolant pump through a device associated with the individual to cool the device.

Abstract: Aspects include a cryptographic hardware security module having a secure embedded heat pipe and methods for assembling the same. The cryptographic hardware security module can include a printed circuit board having one or more components. The cryptographic hardware security module can further include an encapsulation structure having a top can and a bottom can. The top can is fixed to a first surface of the printed circuit board and the bottom can is fixed to second surface of the printed circuit board opposite the first surface. A heat pipe is positioned between the top can and the component. The heat pipe includes two or more 180-degree bends. A portion of the heat pipe extends beyond a secure region of the encapsulation structure.

Abstract: Tamper-respondent assemblies are provided which include an enclosure mounted to a circuit board and enclosing one or more components to be protected within a secure volume. A tamper-respondent sensor covers, at least in part, an inner surface of the enclosure, and includes at least one tamper-detect circuit. A monitor circuit is disposed within the secure volume to monitor the tamper-detect circuit(s) for a tamper event. A pressure connector assembly is also disposed within the secure volume, between the tamper-respondent sensor and the circuit board. The pressure connector assembly includes a conductive pressure connector electrically connecting, at least in part, the monitor circuit and the tamper-detect circuit(s) of the tamper-respondent assembly, and a spring-biasing mechanism to facilitate breaking electrical connection of the conductive pressure connector to the tamper-detect circuit(s) with a tamper event.

Abstract: Tamper-respondent assemblies are provided which include a circuit board, an enclosure assembly mounted to the circuit board, and a pressure sensor. The circuit board includes an electronic component, and the enclosure assembly is mounted to the circuit board to enclose the electronic component within a secure volume. The enclosure assembly includes a thermally conductive enclosure with a sealed inner compartment, and a porous heat transfer element within the sealed inner compartment. The porous heat transfer element is sized and located to facilitate conducting heat from the electronic component across the sealed inner compartment of the thermally conductive enclosure. The pressure sensor senses pressure within the sealed inner compartment of the thermally conductive enclosure to facilitate identifying a pressure change indicative of a tamper event.

Abstract: A deionized-water cooling system for electrical equipment is provided. The system includes a cooling loop in which water comes into contact with the electrical equipment and a deionization bypass connected to the cooling loop. The deionization bypass includes a first filter component configured to remove dissolved oxygen, a second filter component configured to filter solid particles, a deionization cartridge configured to deionize water, and a plurality of valves configured to control a water flow within the deionization bypass.

Abstract: A deionized-water cooling system for electrical equipment is provided. The system includes a cooling loop in which water comes into contact with the electrical equipment and a deionization bypass connected to the cooling loop. The deionization bypass includes a first filter component configured to remove dissolved oxygen, a second filter component configure to filter solid particles, a deionization cartridge configured to deionize water, and a plurality of valves configured to control a water flow within the deionization bypass.

Abstract: A method of cooling a module attached to a board by a spring mechanism that provides access to the module during testing. A cold plate assembly features a dry thermal interface coupled with spring loaded plunger to ensure a module, such as a dual chip module (DCM), for example, remains in place during individual cold plate removal.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for facilitating cooling of an electronics rack employing an air delivery structure coupled to the electronics rack. The air delivery structure delivers air flow at a location external to the electronics rack and in a direction to facilitate mixing thereof with re-circulating exhausted inlet-to-outlet air flow from the air outlet side of the electronics rack to the air inlet side thereof. The delivered air flow is cooler than the re-circulating exhausted inlet-to-outlet air flow and when mixed with the re-circulating air flow facilitates lowering air inlet temperature at a portion of the air inlet side of the electronics rack, thereby enhancing cooling of the electronics rack.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus and a direct cooling impingement module are provided, along with a method of fabrication thereof. The cooling apparatus and direct impingement cooling module include a manifold structure and a jet orifice plate for injecting coolant onto a surface to be cooled. The jet orifice plate, which includes a plurality of jet orifices for directing coolant at the surface to be cooled, is a unitary plate configured with a plurality of jet orifice structures. Each jet orifice structure projects from a lower surface of the jet orifice plate towards the surface to be cooled, and includes a respective jet orifice. The jet orifice structures are spaced to define coolant effluent removal regions therebetween which facilitate removal of coolant effluent from over a center region of the electronic component being cooled to a peripheral region thereof, thereby reducing pressure drop across the jet orifice plate.

Abstract: An isolation valve assembly, a coolant connect/disconnect assembly, a cooled multi-blade electronics center, and methods of fabrication thereof are provided employing an isolation valve and actuation mechanism. The isolation valve is disposed within at least one of a coolant supply or return line providing liquid coolant to the electronics subsystem. The actuation member is coupled to the isolation valve to automatically translate a linear motion, resulting from insertion of the electronics subsystem into the operational position within the electronics housing, into a rotational motion to open the isolation valve and allow coolant to pass. The actuation mechanism, which operates to automatically close the isolation valve when the liquid cooled electronics subsystem is withdrawn from the operational position, can be employed in combination with a compression valve coupling, with one fitting of the compression valve coupling being disposed serially in fluid communication with the isolation valve.

Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and methods are provided for cooling an assembly including a substrate supporting multiple electronics components. The cooling apparatus includes: multiple discrete cold plates, each having a coolant inlet, a coolant outlet and at least one coolant chamber disposed therebetween; and multiple coolant-carrying tubes, each tube extending from a respective cold plate and being in fluid communication with the coolant inlet or outlet of the cold plate. An enclosure is provided having a perimeter region which engages the substrate to form a cavity with the electronics components and cold plates being disposed within the cavity. The enclosure is configured with multiple bores, each bore being sized and located to receive a respective coolant-carrying tube of the tubes extending from the cold plates. Further, the enclosure is configured with a manifold in fluid communication with the tubes for distributing coolant in parallel to the cold plates.