Ball grid array package having thermoelectric cooler
Patent 6196002 Issued on March 6, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: June 24, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
62/3.7, Including specific circuitry or heat exchanger material257/E23.082, Cooling arrangements using Peltier effect (EPO)361/719Circuit board mounted
A package for housing a device (e.g., an integrated circuit chip or die) is disclosed including a ball grid array substrate and a thermoelectric cooler (e.g., a Peltier effect device). The thermoelectric cooler is housed within the package. The thermoelectric cooler is coupled to the ball grid array substrate and includes a hotter portion and a cooler portion in response to an electric potential difference. The thermoelectric cooler receives the electric potential difference from the package.
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June 24, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
