Programmed material consolidation methods for fabricating heat sinks

摘要

Programmed material consolidation processes for fabricating heat sinks include the selective consolidation of previously unconsolidated material. The heat dissipation element of the heat sink that has been fabricated by such processes can have non-linear or convoluted passageways therethrough to enhance air flow. An optical recognition may be used in conjunction with programmed material consolidation processes to ensure that a heat sink is fabricated or positioned on the appropriate location of an electronic component, such as a semiconductor device.