Challenges in Characterization and Acceptance of Metal Matrix Composite “Carrier Plate” Material for Space Applications

Abstract:

In space applications, day by day, the electronic devices are becoming compact with increase in operating frequencies and high power requirements posing challenges in design and selection of materials for high thermal dissipation requirements. In order to achieve optimum performance from thermal management material, engineers have to focus on high reliable, cost effective alternatives. Such materials need to demonstrate excellent thermal conduction to minimize thermo-mechanical stress and fatigue due to operations like soldering, thermal cycling and severe operating conditions. The paper describes a new family of thermal management composite material called “SILVAR”.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 710)
• Pages: 412-417
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.710.412
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: A.K. Shah, M.H. Thaker, K.B. Vyas
• Keywords: Metal Matrix Composite (MMC), Powder metallurgy, SILVAR, Thermal Conductivity (TC), Thermal Stress

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