Abstract
The OSFP (octal small form factor pluggable) transceiver is usable to connect a network device to optical fiber or copper cable. OSFP transceivers can occupy tight confines and consume substantial power, such that the heat they generate requires liquid (not air) cooling to dissipate. This disclosure describes techniques to use plastic (e.g., polyamide ) tubing to transport coolant to the cold plates of OSFP transceivers or other heat-generating equipment. A plastic-to-copper connector connects the plastic coolant tube to the copper pedestal. The supplanting of copper by plastic in coolant tubing increases flexibility and eliminates cold working of metal parts, resulting in a robust cooling system.
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Recommended Citation
n/a, "Liquid-cooled Cold Plate Using Plastic Tubing", Technical Disclosure Commons, (May 09, 2025)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/8109