Memory sub-system enclosure
Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a memory sub-system with isothermal cooling of components. A PCB assembly may be secured between a heat spreader and a heat sink that are thermally coupled. The heat sink radiates heat absorbed from both sides of the PCB assembly. By connecting the heat spreader to the heat sink, heat is more effectively transferred from the side of the PCB assembly not directly connected to the heat sink. The PCB assembly may be secured between a top enclosure and a bottom enclosure. The top enclosure and the bottom enclosure may be thermally coupled using a vapor chamber. The vapor chamber pumps heat from a higher-temperature side of the PCB assembly to a lower-temperature side of the PCB assembly. By using the vapor chamber to thermally couple the top and bottom enclosures, creation of hot spots is avoided.
1 . A memory sub-system enclosure, comprising:
a bottom heat spreader that allows distribution of heat among components on a bottom of a PCB enclosed in the memory sub-system enclosure; and
and a top portion that comprises a plurality of fins configured to radiate heat into an environment of the memory sub-system enclosure, the plurality of fins comprising a first fin with a first horizontal portion, a second fin without a horizontal portion, and a third fin without a horizonal portion;
wherein the first horizontal portion overhangs a space between the first fin and two fins adjacent and on opposite sides of the first fin; and
the fins of the plurality of fins other than the first fin, the second fin, and the third fin, have a horizontal portion that overhangs space between said fin and one adjacent fin.
2 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising:
a plurality of fasteners connecting the bottom heat spreader and the top portion, the fasteners configured to conduct heat between the bottom heat spreader and the top portion.
3 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 2 , wherein the bottom heat spreader comprises a feature that creates an interference fit with the top portion once the plurality of fasteners are tightened, the interference fit configured to conduct heat between the bottom heat spreader and the top portion.
4 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising:
a titanium-based vapor chamber configured to transfer heat between the bottom heat spreader and the top portion of the memory sub-system enclosure.
5 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 4 , further comprising:
a thermal gap pad in contact with the titanium-based vapor chamber and the top portion.
6 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 4 , wherein the titanium-based vapor chamber is a U-shaped 0.3 mm thick titanium-based vapor chamber.
7 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the first fin and the second fin both have vertical portions.
8 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the horizontal portion of the first fin extends over a space between the second fin and the first fin.
9 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fins comprises a third fin with a second horizontal portion, and a fourth fin with a third horizontal portion.
10 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 9 , wherein a first width of the first horizontal portion is greater than a second width of the second horizontal portion and the second width is equal to a third width of the third horizontal portion.
11 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 1 , wherein a horizontal spacing between adjacent pairs of the plurality of fins is equal for each adjacent pair.
12 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 1 , wherein one fin of the plurality of fins has a greater thickness than other fins of the plurality of fins.
13 . The memory sub-system enclosure of claim 1 , wherein a base of the top portion is thicker than each fin of the plurality of fins.
14 . A method of manufacturing a memory sub-system comprising:
securing, to a printed circuit board (PCB), an enclosure comprising:
a bottom heat spreader that allows distribution of heat among components on a bottom of the PCB; and
and a top portion that comprises a plurality of fins configured to radiate heat into an environment of the memory sub-system, the plurality of fins comprising a first fin with a first horizontal portion, a second fin without a horizontal portion, and a third fin without a horizontal portion;
wherein the first horizontal portion overhangs a space between the first fin and two fins adjacent and on opposite sides of the first fin; and
the fins of the plurality of fins other than the first fin, the second fin, and the third fin, have a horizontal portion that overhangs space between said fin and one adjacent fin.
15 . The method of claim 14 , wherein the enclosure further comprises:
a plurality of fasteners connecting the bottom heat spreader and the top portion, the fasteners configured to conduct heat between the bottom heat spreader and the top portion.
16 . The method of claim 14 , wherein the first fin and the second fin both have vertical portions.
17 . The method of claim 14 , wherein one fin of the plurality of fins has a greater thickness than other fins of the plurality of fins.
18 . The method of claim 14 , wherein a base of the top portion is thicker than each fin of the plurality of fins.