Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs)
Phase-Change Metal Alloy (PCMA) TIMs
Metals conduct heat and electricity through their valence electrons, a highly efficient mechanism that applies to both solid and liquid forms of metals and alloys. In addition to their naturally high thermal conductivity, liquid metals also feature low interfacial resistance, enabling them to dissipate heat quickly. Indium Corporation’s PCMA TIMs are engineered to provide exceptional thermal conductivity and reliability, making them ideal for both TIM0 (TIM1.5) and TIM1 applications.
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- High Thermal Conductivity
- Pure Metal TIMs
- Liquid Phase During Operational Hours
Features
The thermal performance of PCMA TIMs is similar to that of liquid metal TIMs, but PCMA TIMs offer several distinct advantages.
High-Volume Production
PCMA TIMs can be placed in high volumes using a pick-and-place machine, which allows for much higher throughput. They can be applied by robotic arms or manually.
Better Volume Control
Since PCMAs are made as a preform, it is much easier to control TIM volume.
Avoiding Gallium
Some PCMAs do not contain gallium and could safely be used with aluminum.
Liquid or Pasty
Some PCMAs will not fully melt but remain pasty, which makes them less prone to leakage. They also offer better resistance to oxidation.
Phase Change Metal TIMs Products
There are 2 types of PCMA TIMs:
Non-Gallium Containing PCMAs
| PCMA | Phase Change Temp (°C) | Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) | Contains Ga? | Manufacturability | Oxidation | Surface Planarity | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMA2305 | 60-72 | 18.4 | N | EASY | GOOD | GOOD | GOOD |
| PCMA2305+ | 58-65 | 18.4 | N | EASY | GREAT | GOOD | GOOD |
| Indalloy® 19 | 60 | 19.6 | N | EASY | BAD | BAD | BAD |
| PCMA2 | 71-76 | 22.6 | N | EASY | GOOD | GOOD | GOOD |
| Indalloy® 162 | 72 | 29 | N | EASY | OK | GOOD | OK |
| Indalloy® 174 | 79 | 10 | N | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| Indalloy® 27 | 81 | 12 | N | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| Indalloy® 224 | 108 | 44 | N | EASY | GOOD | GOOD | GOOD |
| Indalloy® 1E | 118 | 41 | N | EASY | GOOD | GOOD | GOOD |
| Indalloy® 281 | 138 | 16 | N | OK | OK | GOOD | GOOD |
| Indalloy® 290 | 143 | 73 | N | EASY | GOOD | GOOD | GOOD |
| Indalloy® 4 | 157 | 86 | N | EASY | GOOD | GOOD | GOOD |
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