Chipset thermal mechanical specifications and design guidelines (tmsdg) (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for Intel 945G
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® Intel 945G Express Chipset Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) for Embedded Applications Thermal Design Guide August 2005 Order #308643-001...
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Scope This document applies only to the implementation of the 945G Express Chipset GMCH in the 1U and larger server form factors. For more information on server system form factors visit, www.ssiforum.org. For information on the desktop computer application of the 945G Express ®...
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® Intel 945G Express Chipset GMCH Thermal Design Guide Introduction Term Description mBGA Mini ball grid array. A smaller version of the BGA. Wire bonded package with die encased with a mold encapsulant. GMCH Graphic memory controller hub. The chipset component that contains the processor and memory interface and integrated graphics core.
LGA775 Socket Mechanical Design Guide Available electronically (see Note) Thin Client Electronic Bay Server Specifications http://www.ssiforum.org Various System Thermal Design Suggestions http://www.formfactors.org NOTE: Contact your Intel field sales representative for the latest revision and order number of this document. Order #308643...
® The Intel 945G Express Chipset GMCH is available in a 34 mm (1.34 in.) x 34 mm (1.34 in.) Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) package with 1202 solder balls. The die size is currently 9.6 mm (0.378 in.) x 10.6 mm (0.417 in.). A mechanical drawing of the package is shown in Figure 10, Appendix B.
Thermal Specifications To ensure proper operation and reliability of the 945G Express Chipset GMCH, the temperature must be at or below the maximum value specified in Table 2. System and component level thermal enhancements are required to dissipate the heat generated and maintain the GMCH within specifications.
Since the number of applications available today is beyond what Intel can test, only real world high-power applications are tested to predict TDP. The values determined are used to set specific data transfer rates. The projection for TDP assumes GMCH operation at T .
Thermal Metrology Thermal Metrology The system designer must measure temperatures in order to accurately determine the thermal performance of the system. Intel has established guidelines for proper techniques of measuring chipset component case temperatures. Case Temperature Measurements To ensure functionality and reliability, the chipset GMCH is specified for proper operation when is maintained at or below the maximum temperature listed in Table 2.
Figure 4 describes the recommended location for air temperature measurements measured relative to the component. For a more accurate measurement of the average approach air temperature, Intel recommends averaging temperatures recorded from two thermocouples spaced about 25 mm (1.0 in.) apart. Locations for both single and paired thermocouples are presented.
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® Intel 945G Express Chipset GMCH Thermal Design Guide Thermal Metrology be compatible with chassis layouts due to the proximity of the processor to the GMCH. The user may have to adjust the locations for a specific chassis. Be aware that sensors may need to be aligned perpendicular to the airflow velocity vector or an inaccurate measurement may result.
Assuming these boundary conditions are met, the reference thermal solutions will meet the thermal specifications for the 945G GMCH. Table 4 shows the required thermal performance for the GMCH. The thermal designer must carefully select the location to measure airflow to get a representative sampling.
(Honeywell* PCM45F) is pre-applied to the heat sink bottom over an area which contacts the package die. ® For information on the reference solution for the ATX and BTX form factors refer to the Intel 945G/945P Express Chipset Family Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines. Figure 7 1U GMCH Heat Sink 4.3.1...
TIM and application process must be properly designed. The 945G GMCH reference thermal solution uses Honeywell* PCM45F. Alternative materials can be used at the user’s discretion. Regardless, the entire heat sink assembly, including the heat sink, TIM, attach method must be validated for specific applications.
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