1. Introduction to MAX® 10 FPGA B610 Package Thermal Design Guidelines
2. MAX® 10 FPGA B610 Package Mechanical Construction
3. MAX® 10 FPGA B610 Package CTM Construction
4. Quartus Requirements and Power Estimation
5. General FPGA Thermal Design Considerations
6. Thermal Design Process
7. Thermal Solution Mechanical Design
8. Vendor References
9. Document Revision History for the MAX® 10 FPGA B610 Package Thermal Design User Guide
A. Thermal Design Elements
7.1. Mechanical Design
Achieving uniform contact between the heat source and heat sink is always challenging due to real-world problems such as tolerances, die, or thermal solution warpage.
Mechanical design plays an important role in achieving the correct contact pressure and acceptable bond line thickness (BLT) range. Moreover, choosing the correct thermal interface material (TIM) involves finding the right balance between performance, compatibility issues, ease of application, and long-term stability. This section provides an overview of bond line thickness, pressure, and die warpage.