Patent ID: 7345885
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
1. A multiple stacked printed circuit board (PCB) module comprising: a first PCB having a variety of different-height components; a second PCB connected in a stacked configuration with the first PCB; and a heat spreader comprising: a top section having an interior side with a variety of projections and recesses; and side sections extending from the top section to bottom edges, the side sections and the interior side of the top section defining an interior of the heat spreader; and wherein: the interior of the heat spreader contains the first PCB therein with at least some of the projections and recesses of the top section conforming to and in thermal contact with at least some of the different-height components of the first PCB; the bottom edges of the side sections extend to the second PCB; and the heat spreader and second PCB substantially enclose the first PCB therein.