Patent ID: 6121680
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
An integrated circuit package, comprising:a substrate;an integrated circuit mounted to the substrate, wherein the integrated circuit includes a surface having four corners;a thermal element;heat pipe disposed between the surface of the integrated circuit and the thermal element, the heat pipe including a retaining structure impregnated with a thermal grease, wherein the heat pipe is a result of a process that includes the step of impregnating the retaining structure with a thermal grease prior to disposing the heat pipe between the integrated circuit and the thermal element, the heat pipe having a perimeter having four cutouts, wherein one cutout is disposed adjacent to one corner; anda housing that encloses the integrated circuit, the housing having a top surface with an area, wherein the retaining structure encloses an area that is less than the area of the top surface,wherein the retaining structure is shaped as a mesh made of aluminum, wherein the mesh includes a plurality of openings, each opening measuring 2.9 mils in one direction and surrounded by mesh material having a diameter of 2.1 mils.