Melting temperature adjustable metal thermal interface...

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2007-04-14

2009-08-18

Mandala, Victor A (Department: 2826)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Housing or package

With provision for cooling the housing or its contents

C257S717000, C257SE23110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07576428

ABSTRACT:
A melting temperature adjustable metal thermal interface material (TIM) is provided. The metal TIM includes In, Bi, Sn, and Ga. A content of Ga ranges from 0.01 wt % to 3 wt %. The metal TIM has an initial melting temperature lower than 60° C. and has no element hazardous to the environment.

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