Nanotube-based fluid interface material and approach

摘要

A thermal interface material facilitates heat transfer between an integrated circuit device and a thermally conductive device. According to an example embodiment, a thermal interface material includes carbon nanotube material that enhances the thermal conductivity thereof The interface material flows between an integrated circuit device and a thermally conductive device. The carbon nanotube material conducts heat from the integrated circuit device to the thermally conductive device.

主权项

1. An integrated circuit chip arrangement comprising:
an integrated circuit chip; a thermally conductive device adjacent the integrated circuit chip; and an interface region immediately adjacent the integrated circuit chip, the interface region including carbon nanotube material in a fluid mixture, the carbon nanotube material configured and arranged with the fluid mixture to thermally couple heat between the integrated circuit chip and the thermally conductive device.