Raychem Gel Based Products Provide Total Thermal Solution for Rambus RIMM Modules;
MENLO PARK, Calif., Jun 30, 1999 (BUSINESS WIRE via COMTEX) --
Gel Material Offers High Thermal Conductivity, Softness and High
Surface Tack; Heat Spreader Plate Meets Intel Requirements
Raychem Corporation now offers a total thermal solution which
includes interface material and a heat spreader plate for Rambus RIMM
modules. After extensive thermal and mechanical modeling and testing
Raychem is now offering the HeatPath GTQ-HS2-R100 heat spreader and
HeatPath GTQ R100 interface material that cost-effectively maximizes
heat transfer for Rambus RIMM modules.
HeatPath interface material has been shown to provide exceptionally low
thermal resistance and minimal mechanical stress on components due to
its inherent surface wetting and softness. The HeatPath heat spreader
plate meets Intel's requirements for 1.25-inch RIMM modules. The plates
are available in a range of colors and with custom logos.
"We have combined our popular HeatPath gel interface material and the
Rambus/Intel heat spreader reference design together with high-quality
assembly to provide a high-performance package which simplifies module
makers' production and logistics," reports Greg Bischak, director of
marketing. Furthermore, he points out, "The HeatPath GTQ-R100 gel
interface material offers optimum thermal performance through its
unique surface wetting andexceptional softness. At the same time
minimal stress is imparted to chipset packages and manufacturing height
tolerances can be accommodated. We believe we offer the best performing
most cost-effective solution worldwide".
The thermal interface material is soft and highly compressible
accommodating a range of gaps, tolerances and uneven surfaces. Thermal
conductivity is 1.1 W/m(degrees)K.
The HeatPath interface material consists of an alumina-filled silicone
gel that provides excellent heat transfer capability. It incorporates a
fiber glass carrier which improves handling and tear resistance.
Inherently very tacky, it stays in position during assembly without the
need for adhesives and can be easily removed.
Laboratory measurements on simulated RIMM modules show lower device
operating temperature when compared to materials with equal or even
greater thermal conductivity.
The HeatPath interface material is offered in a range of thickness from
0.25 mm to 1.0 mm. Customers can also purchase the interface material
separately in easy-to-handle precut standard sizes delivered in bulk
rolls on Mylar backing. The material can be attached to heat spreaders
manually or with pick-and-place equipment.
Pricing and availability
Samples are available from stock. Standard delivery for production
quantities is two to four weeks ARO. Price for the total solution is
$0.65 per set for quantities of 50,000 pieces. A set consists of a heat
spreader plate and the accompanying interface material. Standard
packaging for the spreader plate is in covered plastic trays of 50
pieces. Prices for the interface material are in the $0.11 per square
inch range depending on volume.
For more information about Raychem's thermal management products,
please visit www.raychem.com/go/thermal, call (800) 926-2425, or write
to Raychem Corporation, Electronics OEM Components Division, 300
Constitution Drive, MS 110/2A, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
HeatPath is a trademark of Raychem Corporation. Rambus and RIMM are
trademarks of Rambus, Inc. All other products and companies referred to
herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies or mark holders.
Raychem Corporation
Raychem Corporation of Menlo Park, California, is an international
company with approximately 9,000 employees in 49 countries and revenues
of $1.8 billion in fiscal 1998. The company utilizes expertise in
materials science, electronics, and process engineering to develop,
manufacture, and market high-performance products for electronics OEM
businesses, telecommunications and energy networks, and the commercial
and industrial infrastructure. On May 19, 1999, Raychem announced its
agreement to merge with Tyco International Ltd., a diversified
manufacturing and service company. More information on Raychem is
available at www.raychem.com.
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CONTACT: Raychem Corporation
Maria Stec, 650/361-4513
mstec.raychem.com
or
Brodeur Porter Novelli
Jill Dornan, 408/324-4848
jdornan@brodeur.com
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