Patent ID: 6496373
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A compressible and melt-flowable thermally conductive interface comprising:at least one heat generating element; a heat dissipating element adapted for receiving heat from said at least one heat generating element; a compressible and melt flowable thermally conductive interface pad or sheet disposed between said heat generating element and said heat dissipating element and in contact therewith, said thermally conductive interface pad or sheet comprising a blend of a compressible and melt flowable binder and at least one thermally conductive filler, wherein said compressible and melt flowable binder includes one of (a) a mixture of a thermoplastic rubber and a compatible thermoplastic pressure sensitive adhesive, and a wax, melt flowable at less than 75Â° C., (b) a mixture of an epoxy blend and a curing agent for curing at less than 75Â° C. and a compatible thermoplastic pressure sensitive adhesive and (c) a mixture of an epoxy blend and a curing agent for curing at less than 75Â° C. and a compatible thermoplastic rubber or elastomer.