Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a back plate, where, an electronic circuit board is to be placed between the back plate and a thermal cooling mass for a semiconductor chip package. The back plate includes a first material and a second material. The first material has greater stiffness than the second material. The back plate further includes at least one of: a third material having greater stiffness than the second material; re-enforcement wires composed of the first material; a plug composed of the second material that is inserted into a first cavity in the first material, a stud inserted into a second cavity in the plug. An improved bolster plate having inner support arms has also been described.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a ceiling part and a floor part of a thermally conductive component to be placed upon a semiconductor chip package integrated heat spreader to remove heat from at least one semiconductor chip within the semiconductor chip package. Respective inner surfaces of the floor part and the ceiling part are to face one another with space in between such that one or more cavities exist within the thermally conductive component between the respective inner surfaces. The apparatus includes a frame component to be abutted against at least one of the ceiling part and the floor part to impede deformation of at least one of the ceiling part and the floor part when loading forces are applied to a thermal assembly that includes the thermally conductive component and the semiconductor chip package.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology including a memory module, a motherboard, and a latch assembly coupled to the memory module and the motherboard, the latch assembly including a connector coupled to the motherboard, a first lever coupled to the connector via a first pivot point, an L-shaped load member extending through an opening in the first lever, a second lever coupled to the L-shaped load member via a second pivot point, and a spring to bias the L-shaped load member away from the opening in the first lever.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a semiconductor chip package loading assembly having a heat sink and a first magnetic material, the first magnetic material to be mechanically coupled to a first side of a printed circuit board that is opposite a second side of the printed circuit board where input/outputs (I/Os) of the semiconductor chip package interface with the printed circuit board. The first magnetic material to be positioned between the printed circuit board and a second magnetic material. The first magnetic material is to be magnetically attracted to the second magnetic material to impede movement of the heat sink.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a module having a connector along a center axis of the module. The module further includes a first set of semiconductor chips disposed in a first region of the module that resides between a first edge of the module and a first side of the connector, and, a second set of semiconductor chips disposed in a second region of the module that resides between a second opposite edge of the module and a second opposite side of the connector. A through hole does not exist between the first set of semiconductor chips and the first side of the connector nor between the second set of semiconductor chips and the second side of the connector. The module further includes a first through hole between a third edge of the connector and a third edge of the module and a second through hole between a fourth edge of the connector and a fourth edge of the module.

Abstract: Techniques for processor loading mechanisms are disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, a heat sink is in contact with a top surface of a processor, applying a downward force on the processor. A load plate is also in contact with the processor, applying a downward force to the processor as well. The combination of the downward force from the load plate and the heat sink keep the processor in good physical contact with pins of the processor socket. The heat sink has enough force applied to the processor to be in good thermal contact with the processor without applying higher stress to the heat sink. The load plate can apply force to the processor without regard to the thermal characteristics of the load plate. Other embodiments are envisioned and described.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a cold plate. In some examples, the cold plate includes a surface with fins and at least two channels, wherein a first channel is shaped with a first opening extending towards the surface, a second opening proximate and across a first fin attached to the surface, and a third opening from the surface and extending away from the surface. In some examples, when a fluid is provided to the first opening, the first opening directs the fluid towards the surface, the second opening directs the fluid across the first fin, and the third opening directs the fluid away from the surface. In some examples, the second opening comprises split openings around opposite sides of the first fin.

Abstract: A memory module connector includes a memory module receiving slot configured to receive a memory module. The memory module connector further includes a restraining mechanism configured to release the memory module if a force applied by the memory module to the restraining mechanism is above a pre-determined force threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes an electronic system. The electronic system includes a chassis. The electronic system includes a semiconductor chip cooling component that is rigidly fixed to the chassis. The electronic system includes a packaged semiconductor chip having a lid that is contact with the semiconductor chip cooling component. The electronic system includes an electronic circuit board. The packaged semiconductor chip is electro-mechanically attached to the electronic circuit board.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards apparatuses, methods, and systems for a memory module, e.g., a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) including a first lengthwise edge along the DIMM and a second lengthwise edge, opposite the first lengthwise edge, to couple the DIMM with a printed circuit board (PCB). In embodiments, the DIMM includes one or more notches along the first lengthwise edge, to removeably couple with one or more flexible supports located at least partially along a length or width of a chassis and to engage the notches to assist in retention of the DIMM in the chassis to reduce a shock and/or vibration associated with a load of a plurality of DIMMs on the PCB. In some embodiments, the one or more flexible supports are coupled to a support structure, such as a pole mounted or otherwise coupled to a panel of the chassis. Additional embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: An embodiment of a latch apparatus for a circuit board comprises a first latch body with a retention mechanism for the circuit board, a second latch body with a coupling mechanism for a connector, and a spring mechanism mechanically coupled between the first latch body and the second latch body. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A connector includes mounting tabs that are extended relative to traditional mounting tabs. On a back side of the printed circuit board (PCB), the mounting tabs connect to a back plate. The mounting tabs extend through the PCB and connect with the back plate, which provides improved structural integrity. Depending on the connector, the use of the mounting tabs can use existing mounting holes for the connector and remove the need for additional mounting holes.

Abstract: An embodiment of a connector housing for a circuit board may include a connector body to receive the circuit board, and a relaxation mechanism mechanically coupled to the connector body to relax stress on the connector housing and maintain the circuit board received in the connector body under a load which exceeds a load threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: An apparatus incorporating a multi-surface heat sink may comprise an integrated circuit die, a heat spreader, a plate element, and a heat sink. The heat spreader may be positioned above the IC die. The plate element may be positioned above the heat spreader. A bottom surface of the heat sink may have a first region positioned above the plate element. One or more spring elements may be positioned between the plate element and the first region of the bottom surface of the heat sink. The one or more spring elements may be under a compressive load between the plate element and the heat sink. One or more thermal conduit elements may be secured to both the plate element and the heat sink. The one or more thermal conduit elements may apply at least a part of the compressive load between the plate element and the heat sink.

Abstract: A microelectronic device may include a substrate, a first component, a second component, a slug, a heat spreader, and a heatsink. The substrate may include a plurality of electrically conductive elements. The first component may be coupled to the substrate. The second component may be coupled to the substrate. The slug may be thermally coupled to the second component. The heat spreader may be in contact with the substrate, where the heat spreader may be thermally coupled to the first component. The heatsink may be thermally coupled to the heat spreader and the slug.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards apparatuses, methods, and systems for a memory module, e.g., a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) including a first lengthwise edge along the DIMM and a second lengthwise edge, opposite the first lengthwise edge, to couple the DIMM with a printed circuit board (PCB). In embodiments, the DIMM includes one or more notches along the first lengthwise edge, to removeably couple with one or more flexible supports located at least partially along a length or width of a chassis and to engage the notches to assist in retention of the DIMM in the chassis to reduce a shock and/or vibration associated with a load of a plurality of DIMMs on the PCB. In some embodiments, the one or more flexible supports are coupled to a support structure, such as a pole mounted or otherwise coupled to a panel of the chassis. Additional embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: An embodiment of a connector housing for a circuit board may include a connector body to receive the circuit board, and a relaxation mechanism mechanically coupled to the connector body to relax stress on the connector housing and maintain the circuit board received in the connector body under a load which exceeds a load threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A memory module connector includes a memory module receiving slot configured to receive a memory module. The memory module connector further includes a restraining mechanism configured to release the memory module if a force applied by the memory module to the restraining mechanism is above a pre-determined force threshold.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to increase structural integrity of heatsinks are described herein. In embodiments, an apparatus may include a plurality of thermal dissipation fins; and a base disposed below the plurality of thermal dissipation fins, wherein the base is to include an evacuated space in which one or more thermal transport pipes and one or more stiffener structures are disposed, the evacuated space is to include a first side proximate to the plurality of thermal dissipation fins and a second side opposite the first side, and wherein a stiffener structure of the one or more stiffener structures attaches to the first or second side.

Abstract: The electrical contacts, such as ball grid array (BGA) solder balls, of an integrated circuit (IC) are coupled to printed circuit board (PCB) bonding pads that include vias. According to an embodiment of an electronic assembly, the vias are formed off-center, so as to inhibit bridging between adjacent solder balls during a solder reflow operation by minimizing the effect of solder ball ballooning resulting from outgassing of a thermally expansive substance, such as a volatile organic compound (VOC) from the via channels. The bonding pads are separated into two groups, each having vias offset in a different direction, so that asymmetric surface tension forces in the molten solder during a solder reflow operation do not cause the IC to slide to one side. A substrate, an electronic assembly, an electronic system, and fabrication methods are also described.