Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing double-sided cooling of leadframe-based wire-bonded electronic packages. The method includes the steps of: positioning a plurality of heatslug members (140) over a corresponding plurality of electronic packages (100?) formed on a leadframe strip (142), wherein each of the heatslug members includes a heatslug (130) and a plurality of legs (144) for supporting the heatslug over a respective one of the electronic packages; introducing a molding compound (132) between each heatslug member and its respective electronic package; curing the molding compound; and cutting the heatslug members and separating the electronic packages (100) from the leadframe strip, such that each electronic package includes a heatslug for cooling a first side of the electronic package.

Abstract: A solar power system includes an enclosure (230) for a power converter (120) that can be mounted adjacent to the solar panel (110), wherein the enclosure (230) is configured to allow a substantial air space (240) between the solar panel (110) and the power converter (120). The surface (232) of the enclosure (230) that is exposed to the solar energy comprises highly solar-irradiation-resistant material, to minimize the solar heating of the power converter (120), and vents (231) are provided in the enclosure (230) to facilitate airflow through the air space (240). Preferably, a thermal efficient housing (250) is provided to contain the power converter (120), to facilitate the transfer of heat from the power converter (120) to the air space (240). The housing (250) may also be configured to be weather-tight, to protect the components of the power converter (120).

Abstract: A need exists in the art for a method of generating junction temperatures for multiple-chip packages that takes into account the non-linearity of thermal systems, improves accuracy, and allows more than one multiple-chip package to be measured without again determining the power distribution ratio of each device. To meet this need, the invention includes a method of generating junction temperatures in a multiple-chip package by heating a single chip in the multiple-chip package, measuring the change in temperature of each chip in the multiple-chip package, storing the measured temperature change of each chip, and repeating the heating, measuring, and storing steps for each chip in the multiple-chip package.

Abstract: There exist a need in the art for an IC package that prevents the popcorn effect through every process step in forming an electronic device, as well as during operation of the device. This need is met by an integrated circuit package and a method of manufacturing an integrated circuit package which, during dispensing of an adhesive layer includes at least one via formed by dispensing the adhesive layer in a pattern such that it enables the release of vapor trapped in the integrated circuit package after the attachment of the heat spreader.

Abstract: A need exists in the art for a method of generating junction temperatures for multiple-chip packages that takes into account the non-linearity of thermal systems, improves accuracy, and allows more than one multiple-chip package to be measured without again determining the power distribution ratio of each device. To meet this need, the invention includes a method of generating junction temperatures in a multiple-chip package by heating a single chip in the multiple-chip package, measuring the change in temperature of each chip in the multiple-chip package, storing the measured temperature change of each chip, and repeating the heating, measuring, and storing steps for each chip in the multiple-chip package.

Abstract: There exists a need in the art for an IC package that prevents the popcorn effect through every process step in forming an electronic device, as well as during operation of the device. This need is met by an integrated circuit package and a method of manufacturing an integrated circuit package which, during dispensing of an adhesive layer includes at least one via formed by dispensing the adhesive layer in a pattern such that it enables the release of vapor trapped in the integrated circuit package after the attachment of the heat spreader.