US5343360A
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Containing and cooling apparatus for an integrated circuit device having a thermal insulator
Assignee: Intellectual Ventures I LLC
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Filing: 1993-03-31
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Granted: 1994-08-30
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Expires: 2013-03-31
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for containing and cooling an integrated circuit device includes a container defining a chamber, a first portion of the container includes a first heat sink. The apparatus further includes a second heat sink positioned within the chamber, the integrated circuit device being securable to the second heat sink. Moreover, the apparatus includes a cooling device interposed between the first heat sink and the second heat sink. In addition, the apparatus includes an insulator positioned in the chamber so as to provide thermal isolation between a second portion of the container and the cooling device.
Inventors
- 👤 Ikuo J. Sanwo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:51
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/20; H10W40/28; H10W76/00; H10W76/10; H10W76/12; H10W76/15; H10W76/157; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/67; H10W70/68; H10W70/682; H10W70/685; H10W72/00; H10W72/071; H10W72/075; H10W72/07551; H10W72/07554; H10W72/50; H10W72/541; H10W72/547; H10W72/90; H10W72/931; H10W72/932; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/731; H10W90/737; H10W90/751; H10W90/754
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
An integrated circuit package, comprising: a first container closed on all sides and defining an enclosed chamber, a first portion of said container including a first heat sink; a second heat sink positioned within the enclosed chamber; an integrated circuit device positioned within the enclosed chamber and secured to said second heat sink; a cooling device interposed between the first heat sink and the second heat sink; and an insulator positioned within the enclosed chamber so as to provide thermal isolation between said container and said integrated circuit device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
An integrated circuit package, comprising: a first container closed on all sides and defining an enclosed chamber, a first portion of said container including a first heat sink; a second heat sink positioned within the enclosed chamber; an integrated circuit device positioned within the enclosed chamber and secured to said second heat sink; a cooling device interposed between the first heat sink and the second heat sink; and an insulator positioned within the enclosed chamber so as to provide thermal isolation between said container and said integrated circuit device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The integrated circuit package of claim 1, wherein said integrated circuit device is spaced apart from said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a space defined by the area interposed between said cooling device and the second portion of said container is substantially occupied by said insulator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said cooling device includes a thermoelectric cooler having a hot side and a cold side, the hot side being in substantial contact with said first heat sink and the cold side being in substantial contact with said second heat sink.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first heat sink, said second heat sink and said insulator together combine to substantially enclose said cooling device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said insulator includes a polystyrene foam plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
An integrated circuit package, comprising: a container closed on all sides and defining an enclosed chamber; a cooling device positioned within the enclosed chamber; an integrated circuit device being positioned within the enclosed chamber and located relative to said cooling device so as to be cooled thereby; and an insulator positioned within the enclosed chamber so as to provide thermal isolation between said integrated circuit device and said container, wherein said integrated circuit device is spaced apart from said container and a first heat sink is disposed in said container in direct contact with said integrated circuit device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
98 words
An integrated circuit package, comprising: a container closed on all sides and defining an enclosed chamber; a cooling device positioned within the enclosed chamber; an integrated circuit device being positioned within the enclosed chamber and located relative to said cooling device so as to be cooled thereby; and an insulator positioned within the enclosed chamber so as to provide thermal isolation between said integrated circuit device and said container, wherein said integrated circuit device is spaced apart from said container and a first heat sink is disposed in said container in direct contact with said integrated circuit device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said cooling device is secured to said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein a space defined by the area interposed between said cooling device and said container is substantially occupied by said insulator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein a second heat sink is defined by part of said container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said cooling device includes a thermoelectric cooler having a hot side and a cold side, the hot side being positioned in substantial contact with the first heat sink and the cold side being positioned in substantial contact with the first heat sink.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said first heat sink, said second heat sink and said insulator together combine to substantially enclose said cooling device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said insulator includes a polystyrene foam plastic material.
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