Patent ID: 7474534
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
1. A machine-readable medium that provides executable instructions, which when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform a method, the method comprising: determining a thermal dissipation requirement of a personal computer card, the personal computer card having a slot portion configured for insertion into a host slot of a device; determining one or more characteristics of an extension portion of the personal computer card based upon the determined thermal dissipation requirement, the extension portion extending from the slot portion and configured to extend beyond the host slot of the device; and implementing a thermally conductive path connecting one or more components of the personal computer card to a heat sink formed on the extension portion of the personal computer card, wherein the thermally conductive path comprises a thermal gasket configured to transfer heat to at least one of a heat sink and an enclosure of the personal computer card.