Patent ID: 8355221
Filing Date: 2013-01-15
Classification: G06F,G11B,H05K

Abstract:
1. A drive system, comprising: a printed circuit board having a first side and a second side, wherein the printed circuit board includes a plurality of vias extending from the first side to the second side, and wherein each of the plurality of vias has a first end and a second end; a first integrated circuit mounted on the first side of the printed circuit board, wherein the first integrated circuit is in thermal contact with the first ends of the plurality of vias; a drive assembly case connected to the second side of the printed circuit board, wherein the second side of the printed circuit board is opposite to the first side of the printed circuit board; and a thermal interface material thermally coupled between (i) the second ends of the plurality of vias and (ii) the drive assembly case, wherein the drive assembly case dissipates thermal energy generated by the first integrated circuit.