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Advanced Thermal Spreader for High Power Density Microelectronics

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Missile Defense Agency 		Award ID:
53080 		Program Year/Program:
2001 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
01-0206 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
ALLCOMP, INC.
209 Puente Ave. City of Industry, CA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2001
Title: Advanced Thermal Spreader for High Power Density Microelectronics
Agency / Branch: DOD / MDA
Contract: DASG60-01-P-0077
Award Amount: $65,000.00
 

Abstract:

Cu-Diamond composite is identified as a promising thermal spreader material. Cu-Diamond composite can be produced using conventional powder metallurgy processing technologies. Near-Net-Shape parts can also be produced. Diamond composite offers attractiveproperties with fewer limitations at more affordable price. With an estimated isotropic 600-1300 W/m.¿K thermal conductivity and a chip matching 6-10 ppm/¿K thermal expansion coefficient, Cu-Diamond spreader is perfect for high power densitymicroelectronic applications, e.g. laser diode assembly. Critical material and process related issues are identified and innovative solutions are proposed. Diamond selection criteria, new alloy development, and manufacturing process are examinedindividually. Special attentions are focused on maintaining diamond integrity during the processing and on near-net-shape fabrication. A product development team, consisting of material developer, material integrator, laser diode manufacturer, and systemintegrator has been assembled. In this proposed effort, we plan to fabricate up to 12 different prototype materials for evaluation and characterization. Thermal conductivity and expansion coefficient will be measured before and after thermal cycling. Atthe conclusion of the program, each member of the development team will offer an independent assessment on the overall technology and its market potential.An affordable high performance Cu-Diamond thermal spreader will be very beneficial for the next-generation high-power-density microelectronic packaging applications, e.g. laser diode assembly.

Principal Investigator:

Scott Liu
Senior Scientist
6263691273
allcomp209@aol.com

Business Contact:

Wei Shih
President
6263694572
weishih@aol.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

ALLCOMP, INC.
209 Puente Ave. City of Industry, CA 91746

EIN/Tax ID: 954717619
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No