Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) play an important role in power electronic systems. The main function of TIMs is to provide a thermal path without air gaps. As there are many different Thermal Interface Materials in use, the workshop will start with a classification of materials and related processes. The thermal conductivity given in data sheets may be different in the real system because of the surfaces and CTEs of the adjacent materials, the clamping forces and the uniformity of thickness.

The next presentation is addressing the issue of characterization and testing of thermal interfaces.

The second day starts with Case Studies presented by different users. Experiences and lessons learned will be discussed.

The session Thermal Interface Materials shallgive an idea about the technology front and an outlook what we can expect in future.

Next TIM Reliability will be discussed based on the physics of failure. Reliability test procedures are proposed and discussed.

In a panel discussion the attendees are invited to make comments and ask questions to the experts in the panel. The slides shown are available on CD, and in printed form on request.

The workshop is organized by Prof. Eckhard Wolfgang (ECPE e.V.), Dave Saums DS&A LLC, Dr. Jelena Popovic, TU Delft/ECPE e.V., and Thomas Harder (ECPE e.V.).

All presentations and discussions will be in English.