Patent ID: 8576566
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a first electrical component that defines a first surface at a first elevation relative to an underlying structure; a second electrical component that defines a second surface at a second elevation relative to the underlying structure, the second elevation different than the first elevation; a metallic member configured to conduct heat away from the electrical components, wherein the metallic member includes a top side and a bottom side, wherein the bottom side includes a third surface at a third elevation relative to the underlying structure and a fourth surface at a fourth elevation relative to the underlying structure, the fourth elevation different than the third elevation; a carrier between the electrical components and the metallic member, the carrier comprising: a first thermal interface material engaged between the first electrical component and the third surface of the metallic member through the first aperture, and a second thermal interface material engaged between the second electrical component and the fourth surface of the metallic member through the second aperture.