Patent ID: 7663227
Filing Date: 2010-02-16
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An electronic assembly including an electronic component, heat exchanger, and thermal interface structure comprised of a metallic interface composition and encapsulating structure, the assembly comprising: (a) the metallic interface composition disposed between the electronic component and heat exchanger, said metallic interface composition positioned near the periphery of the electronic component thereby forming a washer shaped metallic seal member, and said seal member including at least one inboard face and at least one outboard face, said inboard face surrounding a space devoid of metallic interface composition; (b) a seal comprised of the metallic interface composition and encapsulating structure including at least one vent forming a space devoid of metallic interface composition between the electronic component and the heat exchanger, said seal including an inner and outer perimeter encapsulating said metallic interface composition with the exception of at least one inboard face; and (c) the metallic interface composition when liquefied is able to flow, filling surface asperities and the interfacial space, said space defining the metallic seal inboard face.