Intel® Xeon® Processor
C5500/C3500 Series and LGA1366
Socket
Thermal/Mechanical Design Guide
August 2010
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Modified Table 5-3, Socket and ILM Mechanical Specifications
Modified Section 7.6.1, Fan Speed Control
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Back Plate
Introduction
1Introduction
This document provides guidelines for the design of thermal and mechanical solutions
for processors in the Picket Post platform. The components described in this document
include:
• The processor thermal solution (heatsink) and associated retention hardware.
• The LGA1366 socket and the Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM) and back
plate.
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Figure 1-1. Intel
Xeon® Processor C5500/C3500 Series Socket Stack-up
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The goals of this document are:
• To assist board and system thermal mechanical designers.
• To assist designers and suppliers of processor heatsinks.
Other processor specifications are provided in the Intel® Xeon® Processor C5500/
C3500 Series Datasheet.
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1.1Reference Documents
Material and concepts in the following documents may be beneficial when reading this
document.
Table 1-1.Reference Documents
DocumentDocument#Notes
European Blue Angel Recycling Standards3
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Xeon® Processor C5500/C3500 Series Datasheet, Volume 13231031
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Xeon® Processor C5500/C3500 Series Datasheet, Volume 23233171
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Xeon® Processor 5500 Series Mechanical Model3213262
BypassBypass is the area between a passive heatsink and any object that can act to form a
DTSDigital Thermal Sensor reports a relative die temperature as an offset from TCC
FSCFan Speed Control
IHSIntegrated Heat Spreader: a component of the processor package used to enhance the
ILMIndependent Loading Mechanism provides the force needed to seat the 1366-LGA land
IMONThe current monitor input to the CPU. The VRM tells the CPU how much current it is
LGA1366 socketThe processor mates with the system board through this surface mount, 1366-land
PECIThe Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) is a one- wire interfac e that p rovid es
Ψ
CA
Ψ
CS
Ψ
SA
T
CASE
T
CASE_MAX
duct. For this example, it can be expressed as a dimension away from the outside
dimension of the fins to the nearest surface.
activation temperature.
thermal performance of the package. Component thermal solutions interface with the
processor at the IHS surface.
package onto the socket contacts.
drawing.
socket.
a communication channel between Intel processor and chipset components to external
monitoring devices.
Case-to-ambient thermal characterization parameter (psi). A measure of thermal
solution performance using t otal package power. Defined as (T
Package Power. Heat source should always be specified for Ψ measurements.
Case-to-sink thermal characterization parameter. A measure of thermal interface
material performance using total package po wer. D efined as (T
Package Power.
Sink-to-ambient thermal characterization parameter. A measure of heatsink thermal
performance using total package power. Defined as (T
The case temperature of the processor , measured at the geometric center of the topside
of the IHS.
The maximum case temperature as specified in a component specification.
– TLA) / Total
CASE
– TS) / Total
CASE
– TLA) / Total Package Power.
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TCCThermal Control Circuit: Thermal monitor uses the TCC to reduce the die temperature
T
CONTROL
TDPThermal Design Power: Thermal solution must be designed to dissipate this target
Thermal MonitorA power reduction feature designed to decrease temperature after the processor has
Thermal ProfileLine that defines case temperature specification of a processor at a given power level.
TIMThermal Interface Material: The thermally conductive compound between the heatsink
T
LA
T
SA
UA unit of measure used to define server rack spacing height. 1U is equal to 1.75 in, 2U
by using clock modulation and/or operating frequency and input voltage adjustment
when the die temperature is very near its operating limits.
T
is a static value below TCC activation used as a trigger point for fan speed
control
control.
power level. TDP is not the maximum power that the processor can dissipate.
reached its maximum operating temperature.
and the processor case. This material fills the air gaps and voids, and enhances the
transfer of the heat from the processor case to the heatsink.
The measured ambient temperature locally surrounding the proc essor. The ambient
temperature should be measured just upstream of a p assive heatsink o r at the fan inlet
for an active heatsink.
The system ambient air temperature external to a system chassis. This temperature is
usually measured at the chassis air inlets.
equals 3.50 in, etc.
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LGA1366 Socket
System Board
Capacitors
TIM
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LGA
System Board
Capacitors
Die
TIM
Package Mechanical Specifications
2Package Mechanical
Specifications
2.1Package Mechanical Specifications
The processor is packaged in a Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA6) package that
interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA1366 socket. The package consists of a
processor mounted on a substrate land-carrier. An integrated heat spreader (IHS) is
attached to the package substrate and core and serves as the mating surface for
processor component thermal solutions, such as a heatsink. Figure 2-1 shows a sketch
of the processor package components and how they are assembled together. See
Section 3 and Section 4.
The package components shown in Figure 2-1 include the following:
• Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS)
• Thermal Interface Material (TIM)
• Processor core (die)
• Package substrate
• Capacitors
Figure 2-1. Processor Package Assembly Sketch
Note:
1.Socket and motherboard are included for reference and are not part of processor package.
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2.1.1Package Mechanical Drawing
The package mechanical drawings are shown in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3. The
drawings include dimensions necessary to design a thermal solution for the processor.
These dimensions include:
1. Package reference with tolerances (total height, length, width, etc.)
2. IHS parallelism and tilt
3. Land dimensions
4. Top-side and back-side component keep-out dimensions
5. Reference datums
6. All drawing dimensions are in mm
Package Mechanical Specifications
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The processor may contain components on the substrate that define component
keep-out zone requirements. A thermal and mechanical solution design must not
intrude into the required keep-out zones. Do not contact the Test Pad Area with
conductive material. Decoupling capacitors are typically mounted to either the topside
or land-side of the package substrate. See Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 for keep-out
zones. The location and quantity of package capacitors may change due to
manufacturing efficiencies but will remain within the component keep-in.
2.1.3Package Loading Specifications
Table 2-1 provides load specifications for the processor package. These maximum
limits should not be exceeded during heatsink assembly, shipping conditions, or
standard use condition. Exceeding these limits during test may result in component
failure. The processor substrate should not be used as a mechanical reference or load-
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Table 2-1.Processor Loading Specifications
bearing surface for thermal solutions.
ParameterMaximumNotes
Static Compressive Load890 N [200 lbf]1, 2, 3
Dynamic Compressive Load1779 N [400 lbf] [max static
compressive + dynamic load]
1, 3, 4
Notes:
1.These specifications apply to uniform compressive loading in a direction normal to the processor IHS.
2.This is the maximum static force that can be applied by the heatsink and Independent Loading Mechanism
(ILM).
3.These specifications are based on limited testing for design characterization. Loading limits are for the
package constrained by the limits of the processor socket.
4.Dynamic loading is defined as an 11 ms duration average load superimposed on the static load
requirement.
2.1.4Package Handling Guidelines
Table 2-2 includes a list of guidelines on package handling in terms of recommended
maximum loading on the processor IHS relative to a fixed substrate. These package
handling loads may be experienced during heatsink removal.
Table 2-2.Package Handling Guidelines
ParameterMaximum Recommended
Shear70 lbs
Tensile25 lbs
Torque35 in.lbs
2.1.5Package Insertion Specifications
The processor can be inserted into and removed from a LGA1366 socket 15 times. The
socket should meet the LGA1366 requirements detailed in Section 5.
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2.1.6Processor Mass Specification
GRP1LINE1GRP1LINE2
G2L1G2L2
G3L1G3L2
Legend: Mark Text (Engineering Mark):
GRP1LINE1: INTEL{M}{C}’YY
GRP1LINE2: INTEL CONFIDENTIAL
GRP1LINE3: QDF ES XXXXX
GRP1LINE4: FORECAST-NAME
GRP1LINE5: {FPO} {e4}
Legend: Mark Text (Production Mark):
GRP1LINE1: INTEL{M}{C}’YY PROC#
GRP1LINE2: SUB-BRAND
GRP1LINE3: SSPEC XXXXX
GRP1LINE4: SPEED/CACHE/INTC
GRP1LINE5: {FPO} {e4}
The typical mass of the processor is 35 grams. This mass [weight] includes all the
components that are included in the package.
2.1.7Processor Materials
Package Mechanical Specifications
Table 2-3 lists some of the package components and associated materials.
Figure 2-5 shows the bottom view of the processor land coordinates. The coordinates
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Figure 2-5. Processor Land Coordinates and Quadrants, Bottom View
are referred to throughout the document to identify processor lands.
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3LGA1366 Socket
This section describes a surface mount, LGA (Land Grid Array) socket intended for the
Intel® Xeon® processor C5500/C3500 series in the Picket Post platform. The socket
provides I/O, power and ground contacts. The socket contains 1366 contacts arrayed
about a cavity in the center of the socket with lead-free solder balls for surface
mounting on the motherboard.
The socket has 1366 contacts with 1.016 mm X 1.016 mm pitch (X by Y) in a 43 x 41
grid array with 21 x 17 grid depopulation in the center of the array and selective
depopulation elsewhere.
The socket must be compatible with the package (processor) and the Independent
Loading Mechanism (ILM). The design includes a back plate which is integral to having
a uniform load on the socket solder joints. Socket loading specifications are listed in
Section 5.
Figure 3-1. LGA1366 Socket with Pick and Place Cover Removed
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Figure 3-2. LGA1366 Socket Contact Numbering (Top View of Socket)
LGA1366 Socket
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The land pattern for the LGA1366 socket is 40 mils X 40 mils (X by Y), and the pad size
is 18 mils. There is no round-off (conversion) error between socket pitch (1.016 mm)
and board pitch (40 mil) because these values are equivalent.
In general, metal defined (MD) pads perform better than solder mask defined (SMD)
pads under thermal cycling, and SMD pads perform better than MD pads under
dynamic stress. Recommendations for pad definition on a per pad basis do not exist for
the LGA1366 socket.
The 40 mil spacing results in a reduced drill keepout as compared to previous
platforms. Drill keepout is explained in section 3.2.1 of the IntelDesign Guide (PDG). Select PCB suppliers are capable of producing 40 mil spacing.
Figure 3-3. LGA1366 Socket Land Pattern (Top View of Board)
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3.2Attachment to Motherboard
The socket is attached to the motherboard by 1366 solder balls. There are no additional
external methods (i.e. screw, extra solder, adhesive, etc.) to attach the socket. As
indicated in Figure 3-4, the Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM) is not present
during the attach (reflow) process.
Figure 3-4. Attachment to Motherboard
LGA1366 Socket
3.3Socket Components
The socket has two main components, the socket body and Pick and Place (PnP) cover,
and is delivered as a single integral assembly. See Appendix C for detailed drawings.
3.3.1Socket Body Housing
The housing material is thermoplastic or equivalent with UL 94 V -0 flame rating capable
of withstanding 260°C for 40 seconds (typical reflow/rework). The socket coefficient of
thermal expansion (in the XY plane), and creep properties, must be such that the
integrity of the socket is maintained for the conditions listed in Section 8.
The color of the housing will be dark as compared to the solder balls. This provides the
contrast needed for pick and place vision systems.
3.3.2Solder Balls
A total of 1366 solder balls corresponding to the contacts are on the bottom of the
socket for surface mounting with the motherboard.
The socket has the following solder ball material:
• Lead free SAC (SnAgCu) solder alloy with a silver (Ag) content between 3% and
4% and a melting temperature of approximately 217°C. The alloy must be
compatible with immersion silver (ImAg) motherboard surface finish and a SAC
alloy solder paste.
The co-planarity (profile) and true position requirements are defined in Appendix C.
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No contamination by solder in the contact area is allowed during solder reflow.
3.3.4Pick and Place Cover
The cover provides a planar surface for vacuum pick up used to place components in
the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing line. The cover remains on the
socket during reflow to help prevent contamination during reflow. The cover can
withstand 260° C for 40 seconds (typical reflow/rework profile) and the conditions
listed in Section 6 without degrading.
As indicated in Figure 3-5, the cover remains on the socket during ILM installation, and
should remain on whenever possible to help prevent damage to the socket contacts.
Cover retention must be sufficient to support the socket weight during lifting,
translation, and placement (board manufacturing), and during board and system
shipping and handling.
The covers are designed to be interchangeable between socket suppliers. As indicated
in Figure 3-5, a Pin1 indicator on the cover provides a visual reference for proper
orientation with the socket.
Figure 3-5. Pick and Place Cover
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alignmentwalls
orientationnotch
orientation
post
access
Pin1 triangle
Pin1 chamfer
alignment
walls
orientation
notch
orientation
post
access
Pin1 triangle
Pin1 chamfer
As indicated in Figure 3-6, access is provided to facilitate manual installation and
removal of the package.
To assist in package orientation and alignment with the socket:
• The package Pin1 triangle and the socket Pin1 chamfer provide visual reference for
proper orientation.
• The package substrate has orientation notches along two opposing edges of the
package, offset from the centerline. The socket has two corresponding orientation
posts to physically prevent mis-orientation of the package. These orientation
features also provide initial rough alignment of package to socket.
• The socket has alignment walls at the four corners to provide final alignment of the
.
Figure 3-6. Package Installation / Removal Features
Standoffs on the bottom of the socket base establish the minimum socket height after
solder reflow and are specified in Appendix C.
Similarly, a seating plane on the topside of the socket establishes the minimum
package height. See Section 5.2 for the calculated IHS height above the motherboard.
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3.5Durability
The socket must withstand 30 cycles of processor insertion and removal. The max
chain contact resistance from Table 5-4 must be met when mated in the 1st and 30th
cycles.
The socket Pick and Place cover must withstand 15 cycles of insertion and removal.
3.6Markings
There are three markings on the socket:
• LGA1366: Font type is Helvetica Bold - minimum 6 point (2.125 mm).
• Manufacturer's insignia (font size at supplier's discretion).
• Lot identification code (allows traceability of manufacturing date and location).
All markings must withstand 260° C for 40 seconds (typical reflow/rework profile)
without degrading, and must be visible after the socket is mounted on the
motherboard.
LGA1366 and the manufacturer's insignia are molded or laser marked on the side wall.
3.7Component Insertion Forces
Any actuation must meet or exceed SEMI S8-95 Safety Guidelines for Ergonomics/
Human Factors Engineering of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, example T able
R2-7 (Maximum Grip Forces). The socket must be designed so that it requires no force
to insert the package into the socket.
3.8Socket Size
Socket information needed for motherboard design is given in Appendix C.
This information should be used in conjunction with the reference motherboard keep-
out drawings provided in Appendix B to ensure compatibility with the reference thermal
mechanical components.
3.9LGA1366 Socket NCTF Solder Joints
Intel has defined selected solder joints of the socket as non-critical to function (NCTF)
when evaluating package solder joints post environmental testing. The processor
signals at NCTF locations are typically redundant ground or non-critical reserved, so the
loss of the solder joint continuity at end of life conditions will not affect the overall
product functionality. Figure 3-7 identifies the NCTF solder joints.
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LGA1366 Socket
Note:For platforms supporting the DP processor land C3 is CTF.
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The Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM) provides the force needed to seat the
1366-LGA land package onto the socket contacts. The ILM is physically separate from
the socket body. The assembly of the ILM is expected to occur after wave solder. The
exact assembly location is dependent on manufacturing preference and test flow. See
the Manufacturing Advantage Service collateral for this platform for additional
guidance.
Note:The ILM has two critical functions: deliver the force to seat the processor onto the
socket contacts and distribute the resulting load evenly through the socket solder
joints.
Note:The mechanical design of the ILM is integral to the overall functionality of the LGA1366
socket. Intel performs detailed studies on integration of processor package, socket and
ILM as a system. These studies directly impact the design of the ILM. The Intel
reference ILM will be “build to print” from Intel controlled drawings. Intel recommends
using the Intel Reference ILM. Custom non-Intel ILM designs do not benefit from Intel's
detailed studies and may not incorporate critical design parameters.
4.1Design Concept
The ILM consists of two assemblies that will be procured as a set from the enabled
vendors. These two components are ILM cover assembly and back plate.
4.1.1ILM Cover Assembly Design Overview
The ILM cover assembly consists of four major pieces: load lever, load plate, frame and
the captive fasteners.
The load lever and load plate are stainless steel. The frame and fasteners are high
carbon steel with appropriate plating. The fasteners are fabricated from a high carbon
steel. The frame provides the hinge locations for the load lever and load plate.
The cover assembly design ensures that once assembled to the back plate and the load
lever is closed, the only features touching the board are the captive fasteners. The
nominal gap of the frame to the board is ~1 mm when the load plate is closed on the
empty socket or when closed on the processor package.
When closed the load plate applies two point loads onto the IHS at the “dimpled”
features shown in Figure 4-1. The reaction force from closing the load plate is
transmitted to the frame and through the captive fasteners to the back plate. Some of
the load is passed through the socket body to the board inducing a slight compression
on the solder joints.
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Figure 4-1. ILM Cover Assembly
Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM)
4.1.2ILM Back Plate Design Overview
The unified back plate for 2-socket server and 2-socket Workstation products consists
of a flat steel back plate with threaded studs for ILM attach, and internally threaded
nuts for heatsink attach. The threaded studs have a smooth surface feature that
provides alignment for the back plate to the motherboard for proper assembly of the
ILM around the socket. A clearance hole is located at the center of the plate to allow
access to test points and backside capacitors. An additional cut-out on two sides
provides clearance for backside voltage regulator components. An insulator is preapplied.
Back plates for processors in 1-socket workstation platforms are covered in the Intel
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The ILM design allows a bottoms up assembly of the components to the board. In
step 1 (see Figure 4-3), the back plate is placed in a fixture. Holes in the motherboard
provide alignment to the threaded studs. In step 2, the ILM cover assembly is placed
over the socket and threaded studs. Using a T20 Torx* driver fasten the ILM cover
assembly to the back plate with the four captive fasteners. Torque to 8 inch-pounds.
The length of the threaded studs accommodate board thicknesses from 0.062” -
0.100”.
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