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
7.1.1. Bond Line Thickness (BLT)
Bond line thickness (BLT) is a minimum required thickness with adequate coverage, uniformity, contact, and pressure to ensure efficient heat transfer. Proper contact between the heat sink and package top surface must be achieved while minimizing the thermal interface material (TIM) thickness. Ideal bond line thickness can vary depending on the specific application and type of TIM.