Flexible Substrate With Heat-Dissipating Metal Layer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional flexible substrates made of low thermal-conductive materials hinder the reduction of operation temperature in electronic products, affecting their stability.
Innovation Solution
A flexible substrate with a heat-dissipating structure comprising a circuit board, a flexible supporting plate, and a heat-dissipating metal layer made of nickel-chromium alloy and copper, connected via an adhesive to enhance heat conduction and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If conventional flexible substrate made of low thermal-conductive material is used, then flexibility is maintained, but heat dissipation efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining a flexible substrate with a heat-dissipating structure comprising multiple metal layers (nickel-chromium alloy layer, first copper layer, and second copper layer). This composite structure integrates the flexibility of the substrate with the high thermal conductivity of metals, enabling effective heat dissipation while maintaining flexibility. The multi-layer composite design specifically addresses the contradiction by layering materials with different properties to achieve both thermal management and mechanical flexibility.
2Temperature
If heat-dissipating metal layer is added to improve thermal conductivity, then heat dissipation efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs flexible shells and thin films by using a thin flexible substrate as the base and depositing metal layers in a thin-film configuration. This approach enables heat dissipation functionality while maintaining the overall thin and flexible profile of the substrate. The thin-film metal layers provide high thermal conductivity without significantly increasing the overall thickness or structural complexity, thus resolving the contradiction between heat dissipation efficiency and device complexity.
3Reliability
If multiple metal layers are used to enhance heat conduction, then thermal efficiency is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the thickness, material composition, and thermal conductivity parameters of each metal layer. The nickel-chromium alloy layer provides oxidation resistance with specific thermal properties, while the copper layers are optimized for maximum thermal conductivity. By precisely controlling these parameters, the patent achieves high thermal efficiency while maintaining manufacturability through standardized deposition processes and well-defined material specifications.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The flexible substrate effectively dissipates heat, improving the thermal efficiency and stability of electronic products by matching thermal expansion coefficients and preventing warping.
Implementation Method 1
The flexible heat-dissipating metal layer is located underneath the chip-disposing area and comprises a nickel-chromium alloy layer formed on the surface, a first copper layer formed on the nickel-chromium alloy layer and a second copper layer formed on the first copper layer
Implementation Method 2
The adhesive is formed on the second copper layer and the second copper layer is connected with the bottom surface of the substrate by the adhesive
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AI summary
A flexible substrate includes a circuit board, a flexible heat-dissipating structure and an adhesive. The circuit board has a substrate and a circuit layer formed on a top surface of the substrate, and the flexible heat-dissipating structure has a flexible supporting plate and a flexible heat-dissipating metal layer formed on a surface of the flexible supporting plate. The flexible heat-dissipating metal layer of the flexible heat-dissipating structure is connected with a bottom surface of the substrate by the adhesive. The circuit layer and the flexible heat-dissipating metal layer are made of same material.


