Transient thermal analysis as measurement method for IC package structural integrity
Hanß Alexander, Schmid Maximilian, Liu E, Elger Gordon†
       
Reproducibility of the thermal interface material between module and heat sink. Thermal grease was applied between heat sink and LED module (LUXEON Altilon test package, 1-A drive current at 12 V). The module was taken off and mounted by springs (same mounting force) on the heat sink several times and measured. A significant deviation of 0.1 W/K is visible.