US Patent:
20080291634, Nov 27, 2008
Inventors:
Martin W. Weiser - Liberty Lake WA, US
Kikue S. Burnham - San Ramon CA, US
Roger Y. Leung - San Jose CA, US
Jan Nedbal - San Jose CA, US
Ravi Rastogi - Liberty Lake WA, US
International Classification:
H05K 7/20
Abstract:
Thermal interface materials are disclosed that include at least one matrix material component, at least one high conductivity filler component, at least one solder material; and at least one material modification agent, wherein the at least one material modification agent improves the thermal performance, compatibility, physical quality or a combination thereof of the thermal interface material. Methods of forming thermal interface materials are also disclosed that include providing each of the at least one matrix material component, at least one high conductivity filler, at least one solder material and at least one material modification agent, blending the components; and optionally curing the components pre- or post-application of the thermal interface material to the surface, substrate or component. Also, thermal interface materials are disclosed that include at least one matrix material component, at least one high conductivity filler component, at least one solder material; and at least one material modification agent, wherein the at least one material modification agent at least one modified thermal filler profile.