Heat-sinking components mounted on printed boards
AssigneeHGST Netherlands B.V.
InventorMichael T. Babin, SR.
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Abstract
In some examples, a method may include coupling a printed board assembly (PBA) to a fixture. In some examples, the PBA may include a printed board and a plurality of components that are electrically and mechanically coupled to the printed board, where each of the plurality of components defines a respective surface. The method may further include planarizing at least one of the respective surfaces of the plurality of components using an abrasive tool. The method may further include attaching a heat sink to the respective surfaces of the plurality of components. A system for planarizing surfaces of components attached to printed boards is also described.
Claims20
A method comprising:
- coupling a printed board assembly to a fixture, wherein the printed board assembly comprises a printed board and a plurality of components electrically and mechanically coupled to the printed board, and wherein each component of the plurality of components defines a respective surface;
- planarizing at least one of the respective surfaces of the plurality of components using an abrasive tool;
- and
- attaching a heat sink to the respective surfaces of the plurality of components.
A system comprising:
- a fixture configured to restrain a printed board assembly, wherein the printed board assembly comprises a printed board and a plurality of components electrically and mechanically coupled to the printed board, and wherein each component of the plurality of components defines a respective surface;
- and
- an abrasive tool, wherein at least one of the fixture or the abrasive tool is configured to be moved relative to the other of the abrasive tool or the fixture to planarize at least one of the respective surfaces of the plurality of components such that the respective surfaces of the plurality of components lie in a substantially flat plane after planarization.
A system comprising:
- means for restraining a printed board assembly, wherein the printed board assembly comprises a printed board and a plurality of components electrically and mechanically coupled to the printed board, and wherein each component of the plurality of components defines a respective surface;
- and
- means for planarizing at least one of the respective surfaces of the plurality of components such that the respective surfaces of the plurality of components lie in a substantially flat plane after planarization.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.