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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2005
Vernon M. Williams, Meridian, ID (US);
Bret K. Street, Meridian, ID (US);
Vernon M. Williams, Meridian, ID (US);
Bret K. Street, Meridian, ID (US);
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Abstract
Programmed material consolidation processes for fabricating heat sinks include the selective consolidation of previously unconsolidated material. The heat dissipation element of the heat sink that has been fabricated by such processes can have non-linear or convoluted passageways therethrough to enhance air flow. An optical recognition system may be used in conjunction with programmed material consolidation processes to ensure that a heat sink is fabricated or positioned on the appropriate location of an electronic component, such as a semiconductor device.