Device capable of thermally cooling while electrically insulating

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a device for thermally cooling while electrically insulating. The device contains a first adhesive layer, polyimide substrate, a second adhesive layer and a heat sink. The first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer are a vinyl or acrylic polymer. The polyimide substrate has at least two polyimide layers. The polyimide layers are derived from at least one aromatic dianhydride and at least one aromatic diamine. The adhesive layers and the polyimide layers may contain thermally conductive fillers, light absorbing pigments or mixtures of both.

Description

FIELD OF DISCLOSURE[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to multilayer device for thermal dissipation and electrical insulation. More specifically, the device comprises a filled polyimide film that can be bonded to a metal heat sink on one side and to an electronic component on the other, thereby electrically insulating the electronic component while also conducting heat away from the circuit.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]In the field of electronic components, including photovoltaic cells, both heat dissipation and electrical insulation are becoming increasingly important. Integrated circuits are increasingly being manufactured at smaller feature dimensions and higher densities, resulting in an increased need for thermal dissipation and electrical insulation. Similarly, thermal dissipation and electrical insulation are also important for photovoltaic systems, which tend to require a highly (electrically) insulated environment for collecting and distributing electrical c...

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Problems solved by technology

Integrated circuits are increasingly being manufactured at smaller feature dimensions and higher densities, resulting in an increased need for thermal dissipation and electrical insulation.

Similarly, thermal dissipation and electrical insulation are also important for photovoltaic systems, which tend to require a highly (electrically) insulated environment for collecting and distributing electrical current and also tend to lose operational efficiency with increasing temperature.