Core Insights - The demand for thermal interface materials (TIM) is rapidly increasing due to the rising thermal power consumption of electronic components driven by high-density chips and packaging technologies [1][2][3] - The TIM market in China has grown from 975 million yuan in 2018 to 1.875 billion yuan in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.97% [1] - TIM1 and TIM2 serve as a "dual thermal conduction engine" in chip cooling, with TIM1 requiring low thermal resistance and high thermal conductivity, while TIM2 balances cooling efficiency and cost [1][3] Industry Overview - TIM is widely used in various sectors including computers, consumer electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, and automotive applications, primarily to fill micro-gaps between heat-generating and heat-dissipating components [2] - The increasing performance and power consumption of devices such as smartphones and tablets are driving the evolution of cooling solutions, leading to higher penetration of high thermal conductivity materials [3] - Emerging materials like diamond and graphene are expected to enhance the cooling capabilities of TIM, with domestic companies likely to increase their market share as they overcome research and development barriers [4]

Group 1 - The core innovation is the development of high-frequency and thermal conductive graphene-doped polytetrafluoroethylene (GO-PTFE) material, which meets the high-frequency insulation and efficient heat dissipation requirements for chips, breaking the long-standing foreign monopoly [1][3][5] - The GO-PTFE material has been certified by several leading companies in the communication equipment manufacturing and high-end chip packaging industries, with cooperative orders exceeding 140 million yuan [1][5] - The research team, led by Dr. Zhen Zhiyong, has been working on this material since 2015, addressing the challenges posed by traditional PTFE materials that hinder heat dissipation despite their excellent insulation properties [3][5] Group 2 - The team aims to establish a fully independent intellectual property system for high-frequency thermal management materials, ensuring that China's core technology for chip thermal management is firmly in its own hands [5] - The successful development of GO-PTFE material took seven years, culminating in 2022, and led to the establishment of Guangzhou Sha Kui Technology Co., Ltd. for further research and testing [5] - The performance of the GO-PTFE material has been validated by testing reports from domestic industry leaders, confirming its excellent thermal conductivity, stable low dielectric constant, and high peel strength [5]

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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges posed by high-power AI chips, particularly focusing on heat generation and warping issues due to increased power density and chip size, emphasizing the need for efficient thermal interface materials (TIM) to ensure stable and effective operation of AI chips [1][3]. Group 1: High-Power AI Chip Challenges - The rapid development of data centers centered around high-performance AI chips has led to a significant increase in power consumption, exemplified by the H100 chip with a maximum power of 700W and a size of 814mm² [1]. - The reliability of chips decreases by approximately 50% for every 10°C increase in temperature, highlighting the critical importance of effective heat dissipation [1]. Group 2: Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) - Different levels of TIM are categorized, including TIM1.5 (direct connection between bare chip and heat sink), TIM1 (between chip and lid), and TIM2 (between lid and heat sink) [2]. - TIM for high-power large-size chips must meet specific requirements: low bond line thickness (≤0.3mm), low thermal resistance (≤0.1℃cm²/W), and stress absorption to counteract warping [3]. Group 3: Solutions by Hongfu Cheng - Hongfu Cheng has developed a vertical graphene thermal pad that addresses the challenges of heat dissipation for high-power large-size chips, leveraging their experience in oriented carbon fiber thermal pads [4][8]. - The vertical graphene thermal pad achieves a low thermal resistance of 0.04℃cm²/W through orientation technology and appropriate packaging pressure [5]. - The internal porous structure of the thermal pad allows it to adapt quickly to local deformations, preventing material from being pushed out and ensuring long-term reliability [6]. Group 4: Performance Advantages - Compared to traditional thermal interface materials like thermal grease and indium sheets, the graphene thermal pad does not suffer from creep or pump-out risks, maintains a complete thermal interface, and provides uniform heat conduction without hotspots [11]. - The manufacturing process for the graphene thermal pad is simpler and allows for automated assembly, significantly reducing packaging time and equipment costs compared to indium sheets [11]. Group 5: Reliability and Commercialization - The graphene thermal pads have undergone rigorous testing, showing a thermal resistance change rate of less than 5% after 1000 hours of high-temperature and thermal cycling tests, indicating superior reliability compared to conventional materials [7]. - Hongfu Cheng has established automated production lines and achieved mass delivery, gaining recognition from leading companies in the chip industry for product quality [8].