Abstract: According to the invention, a sealing top plate in a multi-chip module is formed from a ceramic with high thermal conductivity having a thermal expansion coefficient consistent with that of a multi-layer circuit substrate. A cooling flow path cover covering the entirety of cooling flow path grooves is formed as a separate metallic member. The back surface of the sealing top plate, on which are formed the cooling flow path grooves, is bonded directly to the back surface of a semiconductor device using solder. A thermal-conductive jacket with low thermal resistance is provided. A multi-chip module sealing frame is soldered to the edge of the sealing top plate. Furthermore, a sealing material such as an O-ring is simply interposed between the edge of the sealing top plate and the cooling water path cover, and tightening means is used to tighten the metallic cooling flow path cover and the multi-chip module sealing frame to each other.

Abstract: A system assembly for the retention of heatsinks, in particular, high-mass heatsinks, is disclosed. The system assembly includes a backplate with standoffs extending transverse to a system board, for securing a heatsink to the system board. The standoffs effectively distribute the mass of the heatsink away from the system board, the processor, and socket, minimizing damage to these components. A TIM spring disposed within the backplate provides upward pressure to the system assembly to uniformly spread a thermal interface material between the processor and the heatsink, thereby facilitating effective heat transfer.

Abstract: Structure and methods are disclosed for transferring thermal energy from an object to a thermal spreader. A plurality of pins are biased against the object so that the plurality of pins contact with, and substantially conform to, a macroscopic surface of the object. Thermal energy is communicated from the object through the pins and through a plurality of air gaps between the pins and the thermal spreader. The pins are retained to the passageways of the thermal spreader so that the pins are retained with the thermal spreader when unbiased against the object.

Abstract: A two piece electronic component heat sink and device package comprising a first piece configured to retain electronic components, and a second piece having a hinge region configured to moveably connect the second piece to the first piece, and a snap lock region opposite the hinge region, the snap lock region configured to secure the second piece to the first piece. A two piece electronic component heat sink and device package for a circuit board comprising: a first piece having an index slot for retaining said circuit board, and a second piece having a hinge region configured to pivotably connect the second piece and the first piece, and a snap lock region configured to secure the second piece to the first piece.

Abstract: A heat sink base (10) includes a rectangular body (11) made of aluminum and a circular core (12) made of copper. The body defines a circular through opening (111). A diameter of the opening is slightly less than a diameter of the core. The core is attached within the body according to the following steps: a) pressing the core into the through opening of the body; b) stamping the core to cause it to plastically deform in radial directions and thereby become firmly combined with the body; and c) removing any burring of the core flowing out from the opening such that surfaces of the core and the body are coplanarly smooth.

Abstract: Each of outermost segments (OMSG) and innermost segments (IMSG) is utilized as a dummy segment. A top surface of a protruding portion (OMPP, IMPP) of each of the outermost segments (OMSG) and the innermost segments (IMSG) is covered with an insulating layer (1S+1P), and a clearance (CL) is provided between a top surface of the insulating layer (1S+1P) and a bottom surface (2BS) of a cathode strain relief plate. Each of all the other segments (SG) than the outermost and innermost segments has a protruding portion PP on which a cathode electrode (1K-AL) is formed. A thickness (T1) of the cathode electrode (1K-AL) is determined so as to allow a top surface of the cathode electrode (1K-AL) to be in contact with the bottom surface (2BS) of the cathode strain relief plate.

Abstract: A clip (30) for securing a heat sink (40) to an electronic device (52) includes a pin (32) and a pressing member (34), each of which are integrally formed by stamping sheet metal. The pin includes a cylindrical body having a vertical notch (321), a pair of symmetrically opposite latches (323) depending from the cylindrical body to enable the pin to elastically deform, and a pair of barbs (325) extending outwardly and slightly upwardly from bottom ends of the latches respectively. The pressing member includes a circular body (341), a column (347) depending from the circular body, and a pair of spring arms (343) extending outwardly and downwardly from opposite sides of the circular body. A distal end of each spring arm is bent inwardly and upwardly to form an elbow portion (345). An opening (349) is defined through the circular body and the column, for receiving the pin.

Abstract: (1) A thermal enhanced type of BGA package, in which a metal heat sink is joined to one side of a plastic circuit board which has a cutout space in the central portion, comprised of a clamping member joining the plastic circuit board and the heat sink. A caulking member, a rivet, a screw, an eyelet, or a tubular rivet could be used as the clamping member. It is preferable that a dam member is definitely attached by the clamping member. (2) Another thermal enhanced type of BGA package, in which a circuit pattern is provided in the plastic circuit board and the heat sink and/or the dam member are electrically connected to a part of the circuit pattern through the clamping member. It is preferable to use the clamping member coated by solder.

Abstract: A fastening structure for dissipation device has a metal plate with at least one screw hole, a screw with an engagement part, an elastic element, and a screw cap. The screw and the elastic apparatus are assembled in the screw hole. The screw cap, whose clamp structures are fastened to the outside of the screw hole, limits movement of the screw and the elastic element in the screw hole. The screw is allowed to move upward and downward within a predetermined scope.

Abstract: A retainer directly attaches to a circuit board component and to a heat sink and secures the circuit board component to the heat sink. The retainer provides a mechanical attachment between the heat sink and the circuit board component. Such mechanical attachment maintains thermal communication between the heat sink and the circuit board component in the absence of a thermally conductive adhesive between the heat sink and the circuit board component for the operational life of the circuit board component. Furthermore, because the retainer attaches directly to the circuit board component and to the heat sink, the retainer minimizes the necessity for use of mounting holes in the circuit board associated with the circuit board component to secure the heat sink to the circuit board component.

Abstract: The power semiconductor includes a module housing having a conductive cover plate and a conductive baseplate and also an insulating housing wall arranged between the cover plate and the baseplate. A power semiconductor circuit is accommodated in the module housing. Two terminals of the power semiconductor circuit are led out of the module housing, a first of the at least two terminals being provided for the contact connection of the cover plate. The two terminals are arranged on opposite areas of a printed circuit board led out of the module housing, which printed circuit board can be contact-connected by means of a standard connector. The power semiconductor module according to the invention has improved contacts with regard to stability and inductance.

Abstract: A semiconductor package with a heat sink is provided in which at least one chip is mounted on the substrate and covered by a heat sink. The heat sink is formed with a flange in contact with the substrate, allowing a plurality of clip members to clamp the flange of the heat sink and the substrate. Each of the clip members has a recess portion for receiving the flange of the heat sink and the substrate to thereby firmly position the heat sink on the substrate. The clip members are engaged with edges of the heat sink and the substrate, thereby not affecting trace routability on the substrate. Moreover, the heat sink is mounted on the substrate and would not be dislocated.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, including a plate-like member, enclosing a heat-accumulating material of latent heat type within an inside thereof; a semiconductor element, being connected with the member, thermally; and a housing covering the semiconductor element and the member. A surface of the member, in contact with the semiconductor element, is provided with recess-portions in plural numbers thereof, each being recessed in a direction of the heat-accumulating material of latent heat type, so as to enclose the heat-accumulating material of latent heat type into the recess portions. The plate-like member and the housing are connected with each other, thermally, thereby providing a cooling device, being able to cool the electronic circuit component(s) building up the electronic apparatus, as well as being superior in operability.

Abstract: A wire bond-less electronic component is for use with a circuit external to the wire bond-less electronic component. The wire bond-less electronic component includes a support substrate (110, 410), an electronic device (130) over the support substrate, and a cover (140, 440, 540) located over the electronic device and the support substrate. The cover includes an interconnect structure (141, 441, 541) electrically coupled to the electronic device and adapted to electrically couple together the electronic device and the circuit for providing impedance transformation of an electrical signal between the electronic device and the circuit.

Abstract: A coolant cooled type semiconductor device capable of achieving a superior heat radiation capability is provided, while having a simple structure. While a plurality of semiconductor modules 1 are arranged in such a manner that main surface directions of these semiconductor modules 1 are positioned in parallel to each other in a interval along a thickness direction thereof. These semiconductor modules 1 are sandwiched by coolant tube 2 having folded portions with fixing members 6, 7, 10. As a consequence, both surfaces of the semiconductor module 1 can be cooled by a single coolant tube with a uniform pinching force.

Abstract: A composition including an amount of at least one vinyl terminated polymer; an amount of at least one cross-linker comprising a terminal Si—H unit; an amount of at least one thermally conductive first filler, and at least one thermally conductive second filler, wherein a melting point of the first filler is greater than the melting point of the second filler. An apparatus including a package configured to mate with a printed circuit board; a semiconductor device coupled to the package; a thermal element; and a curable thermal material disposed between the thermal element and the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor package, a substrate provided under the semiconductor package, a metal substrate provided on the semiconductor package, and a fixing member positioning the semiconductor package and the metal substrate on the substrate. The substrate is provided with a hole passing though the substrate. A portion of the fixing member is inserted into the hole and a tip of the fixing member contacts a fourth terminal. Semiconductor package has a first main surface, a second main surface provided opposite to the first main surface, and a first terminal provided at the first main surface.

Abstract: The present invention includes one embodiment of a printed circuit board assembly including a printed circuit board, a microprocessor chip, a socket and an actuator for connecting the chip to the printed circuit board, a heat sink for attachment to the top surface of the chip, and a field installable thermal interface phase change pad positioned between the heat sink and the microprocessor chip. The heat sink has an actuator access opening so that the actuator is operable with the heat sink positioned on top of the microprocessor. The connection between the chip and the heat sink is free of alignment features so that they may be separated by twisting the heat sink relative to the chip. The connection between the heat sink and the circuit board is also free of alignment features.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a circuit board, a socket, and an electronic device. The socket is connected to the circuit board and comprises a surface having a plurality of receptacles into which are disposed a plurality of connector pins from the electronic device. A heat sink is in thermal contact with the electronic device and has a footprint extending beyond both the electronic device and the socket. A locking lever pivotally connects to an arm extending from the socket to a position outside of the footprint of the heat sink.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of cooling of an electronic module. The apparatus and method include a heat sink thermally coupled to the module, and a fastener configured to alter a clamping force therebetween as a result of the heat sink and the module formed of materials having a higher coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) than the fastener.

Abstract: A chip package is provided with multiple ways of attaching a heat sink directly to the chip carrier. Corner post are mounted to the surface of the chip carrier. A heat spreading plate, with a surface area substantially the same size as the surface area of the chip carrier, is positioned in thermal contact with the surface of a flip chip, for example. The heat spreading plate has corner cuts to accommodate the corner posts of the chip carrier and notches cut into at least two opposing sides. A heat sink plate with holes extending therethrough at each of its four corners is positioned to allow the corner posts of said chip carrier to extend therethrough. Notches cut in two opposing sides of said heat sink plate are aligned with the notches in said heat spreading plate to create slots for a flexible clip to clamp the assembly together. Alternatively, nuts may also be threaded onto the posts to clamp the assembly together.

Abstract: A radiator combined laterally or stacked vertically by several dissipation pieces including a plurality of dissipation pieces and at least one frame. Wherein two opposite edges of the dissipation pieces bend inwardly, one of the bending edge is formed to provide with bending at two ends and the middle section between which does not provide with bending edge; the frame is of one kind of closed frame structure, or C-shaped structure with one open end, after above-mentioned dissipation pieces are combined, the frame is established around the combined dissipation pieces, thereby the said combined dissipation pieces are fabricated fixedly.

Abstract: A heat sink retaining assembly includes a retaining module (1) and a pair of clips (3). Two retaining portions (12) are respectively formed on each of two opposite sidewalls (17′) of the retaining module. Bifurcated block portions (13) are integrally formed on interior faces of each of four sidewalls (17, 17′) of the retaining module. A gap (15) is defined between each block portion and its corresponding sidewall, and each gap receives a resilient member (14). Each resilient member includes a guide portion (19) and a pressing portion (18). A heat sink (2) is received in the retaining module via the guide portions. The heat sink is restricted by the pressing portions from sliding in lateral directions relative to the retaining module. The clips are engaged with the retaining portions. The heat sink is thereby securely fastened to the retaining module and to an associated CPU package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrier module for micro-BGA (&mgr;-BGA) type device which is capable of testing a produced device without damaging to a solder ball thereunder after being rapidly connected to a test socket. A carrier module for a &mgr;-BGA type device according to the present invention comprises: an upper and lower carrier module body formed with protrusions at the upper and lower portions thereof; a device receiving unit inserted to the upper carrier module body for receiving a &mgr;-BGA type device; and a spring secured elastically to the upper and lower protrusions by being inserted thereto.

Abstract: Temperature sensitive devices may be shielded from temperature generating devices on the same integrated circuit by appropriately providing a trench that thermally isolates the heat generating devices from the temperature sensitive devices. In one embodiment, the trench may be formed by a back side etch completely through an integrated circuit wafer. The resulting trench may be filled with a thermally insulating material.

Abstract: A retaining apparatus is formed with a retaining arm and a retainer clip. The retaining arm is formed combining two joint arms. After combining the two joint arms, those joint arms still have a specific action space. The retainer clip is combined with the retaining arm.

Abstract: A two piece electronic component heat sink and device package comprising a first piece configured to retain electronic components, and a second piece having a hinge region configured to moveably connect the second piece to the first piece, and a snap lock region opposite the hinge region, the snap lock region configured to secure the second piece to the first piece. A two piece electronic component heat sink and device package for a circuit board comprising: a first piece having an index slot for retaining said circuit board, and a second piece having a hinge region configured to pivotably connect the second piece and the first piece, and a snap lock region configured to secure the second piece to the first piece.

Abstract: A device and method identify and compensate for tensile stress due to heat-caused expansion and contraction between an integrated heat spreader and thermal interface material. This device and method change the shape of the integrated heat spreader based upon the identification of the location of the highest tensile and/or shear stress so that additional thermal interface material is deposited between the integrated heat spreader and a die. Utilizing this method and device, heat is efficiently transferred from the die to the integrated heat spreader.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an electronic apparatus, preferably a microchip testing device, comprising at least one circuit board mounted on a cooling device. This circuit board supports at least one microchip. The circuit board supports the microchip on a side turned to the cooling device, wherein the cooling device is adapted for providing a cooling of a side of the microchip, which side is turned to the cooling device. A thermal conductor is arranged between the microchip and the cooling device for providing a thermal contact between the cooling device and the one side of the microchip turned to the cooling device. The thermal conductor comprises at least one of a group comprising: a thermally conductive knead, a plasticine, a kneadable and thermally conductive material, and a plastically deformable and thermally conductive material.

Abstract: An anchoring mechanism and method are provided for securing a component to a printed circuit board. The anchoring mechanism may include a loop, a first leg extending from the loop, and a second leg extending from the loop. The first leg may mount through a first hole of the printed circuit board and include a compressible section to compress when inserted into the first hole and to expand after passing through the first hole. The compressible section of the first leg may support solder between the anchoring mechanism and the first hole. Likewise, the second leg may mount through a second hole of the printed circuit board and include a compressible section to compress when inserted into the second hole and to expand after passing through the second hole. The compressible section of the second leg may support solder between the anchoring mechanism and the second hole.

Abstract: A process for forming a thermally enhanced Chip On Board semiconductor device with a heat sink is described. In one aspect, a thermally conducting filled gel elastomer material or a silicon elastomeric material or elastomeric material, if the material is to be removed, is applied to the die surface to which the heat sink is to be bonded. During the subsequent glob top application and curing steps, difficult-to-remove glob top material which otherwise may be misapplied to the die surface adheres to the upper surface of the elastomer material. The elastomer material is removed by peeling prior to adhesion bonding of the heat sink to the die. In another aspect, the thermally conducting filled gel elastomer material is applied between a die surface and the inside attachment surface of a cap-style heat sink to eliminate overpressure on the die/substrate interface.

Abstract: A retainer element for at least one electrical component for assembly on circuit supports, such as, e.g., on printed circuit boards. The retainer element is comprised of at least one body, which has at least one uptake for the component. The component can be inserted in the uptake, and the body has at least one fastening element, by means of which it can be fastened to the circuit support. For example, the fastening elements are configured as catch hooks.

Abstract: A plastic frame (8) serves for the simple mounting of an electronic heavy-current control unit. It has cutouts (20, 21, 22, 23, 24) for the positionally accurate receiving of busbars (4, 5, 6, 7; 4a; 4b; 4c), metal plates (3) and electrical/electronic components (9; 9a to 9g) and also the potting compound (10) thereof and is provided with integrally formed snap-action elements (11, 12) for connection to a heat sink (1).

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes two semiconductor chips that are interposed between a pair of radiation members, and thermally and electrically connected to the radiation members. One of the radiation members has two protruding portions and front ends of the protruding portions are connected to principal electrodes of the semiconductor chips. The radiation members are made of a metallic material containing Cu or Al as a main component. The semiconductor chips and the radiation members are sealed with resin with externally exposed radiation surfaces.

Abstract: A fastening device for connecting an attached component to a printed circuit board (PCB) has an elongated body, an operating member and a resilient member. The elongated body penetrates through the attached component and the PCB, and has a reducing section disposed at a lower half thereof and a protruding portion positioned on a free end thereof. The operating member eccentrically pivots to the elongated body, and has an eccentric body and a pressing arm outwardly extending from the eccentric body. The resilient member sleeves on an upper half of the elongated body. The resilient member has a clipping portion disposed at an end thereof and tightly contacting the reducing section. The protruding portion is consequently uplifted to force the clipping portion horizontally supporting a bottom of the PCB while the pressing arm is pushed downwardly, such that the attached component is connected to the PCB.

Abstract: The present invention relates to enhanced protection of the active surface and the bond wires or ball array of a microelectronic device, and to thermal management of the microelectronic device as it is package with a printed circuit board (PCB) or other substrate. The enhanced protection and thermal management are accomplished with a high-temperature thermal grease that is glob topped or encapsulated over the bond wires or ball array, and the active surface of the microelectronic device. The high-temperature thermal grease exchanges heat, particularly by conduction, away from the active surface of the microelectronic device as well as away from the bond wires.

Abstract: A microelectronic device and methods of fabricating the same comprising a microelectronic die having an active surface, a back surface, and at least one side. The microelectronic die side comprises a beveled sidewall and a channel sidewall. A metallization layer is disposed on the microelectronic die back surface and the beveled sidewall.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module and a cooling element for holding the power semiconductor module are described. The power semiconductor module has a housing that has an underside and an upper side. At least one spring element projects from the upper side of the housing and is disposed on the upper side of the housing.

Abstract: A flexible assembly system and mechanism adapted for optical projection apparatus, the flexible assembly system includes a flexible element, a heat-sink element, a digital micro-mirror device module, an optical holder and a locked element, wherein the locked element is serially connected the flexible element, the heat-sink element, the digital micro-mirror device module and the optical holder, for making each element be formed in one-piece, whereby using the flexible element to eliminate the accumulative tolerance between each assembly element, and producing a compact combination between the heat-sink element and the digital micro-mirror device module, so that the digital micro-mirror device module has a best heat dissipating effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor apparatus that has a system-in-package form and an effective configuration of heat dissipation. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a substrate providing a first surface, a second surface and a plurality of via-holes filled with metal and connecting the first and second surfaces. A semiconductor device and other electronic components are provided on the first surfaces. The semiconductor device is mounted on a metal sheet that is in contact with a portion of the plurality of via-holes. The semiconductor device, electronic components and the metal sheet are molded with resin. Heat generated by the semiconductor device can be dispersed to the metal sheet, transmitted to via-holes and effectively dissipated to an outside of the apparatus.

Abstract: A structure for removing heat from a packaged electronic component. The structure includes three, main elements. First, a heat sink has a pedestal with opposing ends and a plurality of fins separated by spaces and disposed on the pedestal. The heat sink dissipates heat generated by the packaged electronic component. Second, parallel rails are disposed adjacent the opposing ends of the pedestal, each rail having a catch. Third, a spring clip has (a) end hooks which engage the catches to retain the spring clip on the rails, and (b) a strut extending between the hooks, fitting into the space between adjacent fins, and including an apex which contacts substantially centrally the pedestal and applies a force pressing the heat sink toward the packaged electronic component. Thus, the heat sink is removably attached at least indirectly to the packaged electronic component. Also disclosed is a method of using the structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor module (18) includes a ring-shaped metal frame (13) having a bottom surface for contact with a top surface of an external heat sink (11) and serving as a mounting surface. The ring-shaped metal frame (13) has a flange (20) along an inner periphery thereof for engagement with an outer peripheral part of an insulating substrate (17) at a first main surface of a ceramic plate (1). The metal frame (13) is fastened to the external heat sink (11) by screws (12) or bonded to the external heat sink (11) with an adhesive. The flange (20) of the metal frame (13) fastened or bonded to the external heat sink (11) presses the outer peripheral part of the insulating substrate (17) toward the external heat sink (11). This pressing force holds the insulating substrate (17) in pressure contact with the external heat sink (11). The semiconductor module (18) avoids the problem of a decreasing pressing force resulting from deformation to ensure a satisfactory heat dissipating property over a long period of time.

Abstract: A coupling mechanism for radiator aims to fasten a radiator to a heat generating element of a socket on a main board for absorbing the thermal energy generated by the heat generating element. The coupling mechanism includes a first anchor dock, a second anchor dock and a latch element. The first anchor dock and the second anchor dock are located on two opposite ends of the socket. The latch element passes through the gap of the radiation fins of the radiator and straddles the radiator. It has one end pivotally engaging with the first anchor dock and another end selectively engaging with the second anchor dock. The latch element further has an elastic section formed in the middle portion to put the radiator in close contact with the heat generating element. The coupling mechanism thus constructed can increase the surface area of the radiation fins of the radiator to achieve the maximum radiation effect.

Abstract: An attaching device is provided for mounting and fixing a device for generating heat, such as a semiconductor device, and a heat sink provided on the device for generating heat on a board. The attaching device includes a base part fixed to the board, a rotation member provided to the base part rotatably, the rotation member rotated and received at the base part so that the device for generating heat, is fixed to the board, and a press mechanism that presses the heat sink to the device for generating heat when the rotation member is rotated.

Abstract: This is a semiconductor power module provided with: a ceramic substrate; a metallic plate bonded to a surface of this substrate; a cylindrical metallic flange which is hermetically bonded to a surface of substrate or the metallic plate; a ceramic housing for hermetically sealing an opening of the metallic flange; and at least one or more semiconductor chips soldered to the metallic plate. The metallic flange is made of metal with a low thermal expansion coefficient. A hermetically sealed container is created by welding the metallic flange, the ceramic substrate and the housing with silver brazing. Moreover, external collector, emitter and gate electrodes are bonded on the housing by using the silver brazing. The collector, emitter and gate conductive pillars are respectively connected to the external collector, emitter and gate electrodes with calking. Thus, this hermetically sealed container is strong in mechanical strength and high in explosion-proof durability and excellent in moisture resistance.

Abstract: Heat dissipater for integrated circuits comprising a dispersion element able to be associated to an integrated circuit, through securing means constituted by two locking elements mounted on the dispersion element in mutually opposite positions. The locking elements have each a latching pin and are able to slide laterally to the dispersion element from a lower position in which the pins are inferiorly distanced from the base and form between them a passage for the coupling of the dissipater on an integrated circuit, to an upper position in which the pins are proximate to the base and are mutually approached. The dissipater further comprises elastic means interposed between the dispersion element and the locking elements to thrust them towards the upper position.

Abstract: A heat sink clip (10) includes a pressing section (11) and first and second spring sections (12, 14). A first arm (15) depends from the first spring section. An operation lever (24) defines a pair of second pivot holes (244) and a pair of third pivot holes (246) at one end. The third pivot holes are closer to said one end of the lever. A connecting portion (20) has one end pivotably connected to the second spring section, and the other end pivotably connected at the third pivot holes of the lever. A second arm (25) is pivotably connected to the second pivot holes. The first and second arms define slots (18, 28) to engagingly receive posts (82) of a back plate (80). When the lever is rotated downwardly, the second arm of the clip is raised, and a heat sink (30) is thereby secured to a CPU (60).

Abstract: A device and method for enclosing electronics in a waterproof environment and transferring the heat generated by the electronics to an external environment is provided. The device includes a housing and a heat sink. The housing includes top and bottom pieces that are sealed to one another forming an interior portion. The interior portion houses electronic components. A face plate is coupled to the front of the housing and includes an opening that is sealed with a hinged door. A fastening mechanism securely fastens the heat sink to the housing so that a substantial portion of the heat sink is in contact with the back side of housing. Heat sink includes a base and a plurality of fins that are adapted to transfer heat generated by the electronic components within the interior of the housing to an external environment.

Abstract: A power module assembly for multi-chip printed circuit boards: A heat distribution plate has first and second fields of receptacles integrally formed therein. The receptacles are populated with first and second fields of thermally-conductive pins. A power module printed circuit board is mounted to the heat distribution plate and has first and second clearance holes formed therein. The first and second fields of pins protrude through the first and second clearance holes. A multi-chip printed circuit board may be mounted underneath the power module such that the thermally-conductive pins contact a surface of first and second supplied chips. The supplied chips are physically close to the power module, and thermal management for the supplied chips is provided by virtue of contact between the supplied chips and the thermally-conductive pins. Space on the multi-chip printed circuit board is conserved.

Abstract: A heat sink fastener (10) includes a pressing beam (20), a clamping beam (30), and an operating lever (40). The pressing beam includes a first pivot portion (26) at one end thereof, and a hook (242) at an opposite end thereof. The clamping beam has a second pivot portion (32) at a top end thereof, and a hook (34) at a bottom end thereof. The operating lever is pivotally engaged with each of the first and second pivot portions. The operating lever includes a pair of parallel pivot plates (44), each forming a protrusion (446) on an internal face thereof. In use of the fastener, the fastener is unlocked when the protrusions and the clamping beam are disposed at a same side of the first pivot portion. The fastener is locked when the protrusions and the clamping beam are disposed at opposite sides of the first pivot portion.