Intel 5400 Series Thermal Interface Material TIM, CEK Heatsink Thermal Mechanical Characteristics

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Thermal/Mechanical Reference Design

Although the CEK heatsink fits into the legacy volumetric keep-in, it has a larger footprint due to the elimination of retention mechanism and clips used in the older enabled thermal/mechanical components. This allows the heatsink to grow its base and fin dimensions, further improving the thermal performance. A drawback of this enlarged size and use of copper for both the base and fins is the increased weight of the heatsink. The retention scheme employed by CEK is designed to support heavy heatsinks (approximately up to 1000 grams) in cases of shock, vibration and installation as explained in Appendix E. Some of the thermal and mechanical characteristics of the CEK heatsinks are shown in Table 2-7.

Table 2-7. CEK Heatsink Thermal Mechanical Characteristics

 

Height

Weight

Target

Mean Ψca

Standard

Pressure Drop

Size

Airflow

 

 

Deviation Ψca

 

 

 

 

Through Fins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(mm) [in.]

(kg) [lbs]

(m3/hr)

(°C/W)

(°C/W)

(Pa) [in H2O]

 

[CFM]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2U+

50.80 [2.00]

1.0 [2.2]

45.9 [27]

0.177

0.0033

45.3 [0.182]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1U

27.00 [1.06]

0.53 [1.2]

25.5 [15]

0.240

0.0023

82.4 [0.331]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5.7.2Thermal Interface Material (TIM)

A TIM must be applied between the package and the heatsink to ensure thermal conduction. The CEK reference design uses Shin-Etsu G751 thermal grease.

The recommended grease dispense weight to ensure full coverage of the processor IHS is given below. For an alternate TIM, full coverage of the entire processor IHS is recommended.

Table 2-8. Recommended Thermal Grease Dispense Weight

Processor

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Notes

 

 

 

 

 

TIM Dispense weight

 

400

mg

Shin-Etsu* G751. Dispense

 

 

 

 

weight is an approximate target.

 

 

 

 

 

TIM loading provided

18

30

lbf

Generated by the CEK.

by CEK

80

133

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is recommended that you use thermally conductive grease. Thermally conductive grease requires special handling and dispense guidelines. The following guidelines apply to Shin-Etsu G751 thermal grease. For guidance with your specific application, please contact the vendor. Vendor information is provided in Appendix F. The use of a semi-automatic dispensing system is recommended for high volume assembly to ensure an accurate amount of grease is dispensed on top of the IHS prior to assembly of the heatsink. A typical dispense system consists of an air pressure and timing controller, a hand held output dispenser, and an actuation foot switch. Thermal grease in cartridge form is required for dispense system compatibility. A precision scale with an accuracy of ±5 mg is recommended to measure the correct dispense weight and set the corresponding air pressure and duration. The IHS surface should be free of foreign materials prior to grease dispense.

Additional recommendations include recalibrating the dispense controller settings after any two hour pause in grease dispense. The grease should be dispensed just prior to heatsink assembly to prevent any degradation in material performance. Finally, the thermal grease should be verified to be within its recommended shelf life before use.

The CEK reference solution is designed to apply a compressive load of up to 133 N [30 lbf] on the TIM to improve the thermal performance.

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Contents Thermal/Mechanical Design Guidelines Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5400 SeriesQuad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5400 Series Tmdg Contents Figures Preload Test Configuration Tables Initial release of the document Reference Revision Description Date NumberQuad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5400 Series Tmdg References ObjectiveScope Term Description Definition of TermsTerms and Descriptions Sheet 1 TDP Terms and Descriptions Sheet 2Introduction Parameter Minimum Maximum Unit Mechanical RequirementsProcessor Mechanical Parameters Processor Mechanical Parameters TableQuad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5400 Series Package Thermal/Mechanical Reference Design Thermal/Mechanical Reference Design Thermal/Mechanical Reference Design Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5400 Series Considerations Thermal Control Circuit and TDP Processor Thermal Parameters and FeaturesDigital Thermal Sensor Multiple Digital Thermal Sensor Operation Platform Environmental Control Interface PeciMultiple Core Special Considerations Processor Input Processor Output Thermal Monitor for Multiple Core ProductsPROCHOT#, THERMTRIP#, and FORCEPR# Heatpipe Orientation for Multiple Core ProcessorsFeature Dimension Processor Core Geometric Center DimensionsEquation 2-1.y = ax + b Thermal ProfileEquation 2-2.TCONTROL= -TOFFSET Tcontrol DefinitionTcontrol and Thermal Profile Interaction Thermal Profile B Performance Targets Thermal/Mechanical Reference Design Thermal/Mechanical Reference Design 1U CEK, Thermal Profile B Parameter Maximum Unit2U+ CEK, Thermal Profile a 1U Alternative Heatsink Fan Fail GuidelinesSea-Level Fan Speed Control Characterizing Cooling Solution Performance RequirementsCondition FSC Scheme Processor Thermal Characterization Parameter RelationshipsFan Speed Control, Tcontrol and DTS Relationship Equation 2-3.ΨCA= Tcase TLA / TDPEquation 2-4.ΨCA= ΨCS + ΨSA ExampleEquation 2-6.ΨSA= ΨCA − ΨCS = 0.27 − 0.05 = 0.22 C/W Chassis Thermal Design ConsiderationsChassis Thermal Design Capabilities and Improvements Equation 2-5.ΨCA= Tcase TLA / TDP = 68 45 / 85 = 0.27 C/WHeatsink Design Considerations Heatsink SolutionsThermal/Mechanical Reference Design Considerations Summary Thermal Interface MaterialGeometric Envelope Assembly DrawingStructural Considerations of CEK 17 U+ CEK Heatsink Thermal Performance Thermal Solution Performance CharacteristicsEquation 2-8.y = 0.187*X + Thermal Profile AdherenceEquation 2-9.y = 0.246*X + =0.187* X +40Equation 2-10.y = 0.246*X + 1UCEKReference SolutionHeatsink with Captive Screws and Standoffs Components Overview22. Isometric View of the 2U+ CEK Heatsink Processor Minimum Maximum Units CEK Heatsink Thermal Mechanical CharacteristicsRecommended Thermal Grease Dispense Weight Thermal Interface Material TIM24. CEK Spring Isometric View CEK SpringThermal/Mechanical Reference Design Description Min Typ Max Unit Steady Startup Fan Power SupplyFan Specifications Boxed 4-wire PWM/DTS Heatsink Solution Systems Considerations Associated with the Active CEK Boxed Processor ContentsThermal/Mechanical Reference Design Figure A-1. Isometric View of the 1U Alternative Heatsink Component OverviewEquation A-1. y = 0.331*x + Thermal Solution Performance CharactericsThermal Profile Adherence = Processor power value W 1U Alternative Heatsink Thermal/Mechanical Design Drawing Description Table B-1. Mechanical Drawing ListFigure B-1 2U CEK Heatsink Sheet 1 Figure B-2 2U CEK Heatsink Sheet 2 Figure B-3 U CEK Heatsink Sheet 3 Figure B-4 2U CEK Heatsink Sheet 4 Figure B-5. CEK Spring Sheet 1 Figure B-6. CEK Spring Sheet 2 Figure B-7. CEK Spring Sheet 3 Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Figure B-14 U CEK Heatsink Sheet 1 Figure B-15 U CEK Heatsink Sheet 2 Figure B-16 U CEK Heatsink Sheet 3 Figure B-17 U CEK Heatsink Sheet 4 Figure B-18. Active CEK Thermal Solution Volumetric Sheet 1 Figure B-19. Active CEK Thermal Solution Volumetric Sheet 2 Figure B-20. Active CEK Thermal Solution Volumetric Sheet 3 Figure B-21 U Alternative Heatsink 1 Figure B-22 U Alternative Heatsink 2 Figure B-23 U Alternative Heatsink 3 Figure B-24 U Alternative Heatsink 4 Mechanical Drawings Heatsink Preparation OverviewTest Preparation Alternate Heatsink Sample Preparation Figure C-3. Preload Test Configuration Table C-1. Typical Test Equipment Test Procedure ExamplesTime-Zero, Room Temperature Preload Measurement Typical Test EquipmentPreload Degradation under Bake Conditions Heatsink Clip Load Methodology Safety Requirements Safety Requirements Reference Heatsink Thermal Verification Environmental Reliability TestingStructural Reliability Testing Intel Verification Criteria for the Reference DesignsTable E-1 Use Conditions Environment 2.2 Recommended Test SequencePost-Test Pass Criteria Material and Recycling Requirements Recommended BIOS/Processor/Memory Test ProceduresQuality and Reliability Requirements Supplier Information Intel Enabled SuppliersFor 1U Additional Suppliers2U Heatsink Alternative CEK Copper Fin Alternative CEK Copper Fin Enabled Suppliers Information 100 Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5400 Series Tmdg
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