Aavid Breaks Performance Barrier with New OptiPin Design.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1997-- New Technology Increases Thermal Performance by 10-20 Percent Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AATT AATT Advanced Air Transportation Technologies (NASA air traffic control project) AATT Advanced Aviation Transportation Technology AATT Advanced Air Traffic Technologies (US FAA) AATT Absolute Arrival Time Technique ), the world's leader in providing thermal management solutions for power and digital electronics -- today announced the first in a new line of OptiPin(TM) heat sinks designed for IC's (integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. ) packaged in a Ball Grid Array “BGA” redirects here. For other uses, see BGA (disambiguation). A ball grid array (BGA) is a type of surface-mount packaging used for integrated circuits. . The BGA (Ball Grid Array) A popular surface mount chip package that uses a grid of solder balls as its connectors. Available in plastic and ceramic varieties, BGA is noted for its compact size, high lead count and low inductance, which allows lower voltages to be used. is quickly becoming the choice for IC packaging as it allows high I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output (input/output) density and surface mount assembly. Ideal for applications where air flow and headroom head·room n. 1. Space above one's head, as in a motor vehicle, above a doorway, or in a tunnel; clearance. 2. Electronics Dynamic headroom. are a premium -- such as high speed network routing and switching, automotive global positioning systems Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. , and high resolution plotters -- the new design increases thermal performance and lowers temperature rises by 10-20 percent (depending on air flow velocity In fluid dynamics the flow velocity, or velocity field, of a fluid is a vector field which is used to mathematically describe the motion of the fluid. Definition The flow velocity of a fluid is a vector field The first product in the OptiPin family of heat sinks (the 364424B00032) outperforms a conventional heat sink of equivalent volume by 19 percent. Aavid recommends it for use with applications utilizing Intel's i960(R) RP/RD. While dissipating 8 Watts, this BGA heat sink provides a thermal resistance of 6.7 Celsius/Watt at 150 Feet/Minute, versus the traditional BGA heat sink operating at 8.1 Celsius/Watt under the same conditions. This translates into an 11 Celsius difference at 8 Watts. "Many product designs under development today demand heat sink solutions that deliver outstanding reliability and performance within tightly allocated physical space," says Christopher Chapman, Aavid's computer industry manager. "Our new OptiPin family of heat sinks will offer the low-cost, light-weight solution for surface mount applications. Aavid's OptiPin heat sinks are engineered with cross-cuts that allow air to freely circulate and permit positioning in any direction, while delivering optimum thermal performance," Chapman concluded. For quick, easy mounting, Aavid's OptiPin heat sink (364424B00032) is available with Ther-A-Grip(R) 1070, Aavid's thermally-conductive double-sided attachment tapes. Using 10 psi of contact pressure during application ensures a strong bond between the heat sink and the BGA, especially with Amkor/Anam's SuperBGA(R). For demanding applications where high mechanical stability is required, Aavid offers other attachment methods including patented Push-Pins(R), steel clips, and a repairable two-part silicone adhesive, Ther-A-Bond(R) 2000. Aavid's application engineers are also trained in customizing attachment techniques for specific applications. The OptiPin heat sink (364424B00000) comes without pre-applied interface material so that it can be attached with either adhesive or epoxy. Availability and Pricing Both Aavid's 364424B00000 and 364424B00032 OptiPin heat sinks are currently available worldwide in all standard Ball Grid Array sizes or can be customized to the designer's specific needs. Pricing of the 364424B00000 OptiPin heat sink is $0.98 each in quantities of 5,000 for use with adhesive and epoxy attach, and $1.23 each for the 364424B00032 with Ther-A-Grip 1070 tape installed. Aavid's delivery is six to eight weeks. For additional information contact Aavid's Customer Service Department, Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc., 603-528-3400, or visit the Aavid site on the World Wide Web at http://www.aavid.com . Company Background Aavid Thermal Technologies (NASDAQ:AATT) is the world's leading provider of thermal technologies for removing damaging heat from digital and power electronics. 1996 sales of $81.7 million, were driven by the principal industries served by Aavid including: computers, transportation, telecommunications, power supplies and uninterrupted power supplies, and motor controls and power conversion. Aavid services diversified markets in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and the Far East. Additional information on Aavid Thermal Technologies is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.aavid.com . Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 Matters discussed in this news release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including fluctuation in the semiconductor markets, competitive products and pricing, availability of aluminum and other raw materials and other risks indicated in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. i960 is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. SuperBGA is a registered trade mark of Amkor/Anam. Ther-A-Grip is a registered trademark of Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. Ther-A-Bond is a registered trademark of Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. Push-Pins is a registered trade mark of Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. OptiPin is a trademark of Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. -0- For additional product and pricing information contact: Aavid customer service, Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc., 603-528-3400. Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. Home Page: http://www.aavid.com CONTACT: Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc. Judie Hart, 603-528-3400 hart@aavid.com or Miller/Shandwick Technologies Lee Kemmler, 617-536-0470 lkemmler@miller.shandwick.com or Miller/Shandwick Technologies Kevin Kempskie, 650-962-9550 kkempskie@miller.shandwick.com |
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