The invention relates to a heatsink. More particularly, the invention
relates to a heatsink having tapered geometry that improves passive
cooling efficiency. A tapered geometry between heatsink heat dissipation
elements, as a function of distance along a z-axis opposing gravity,
decreases resistance to rarification of passively flowing cooling gas
upon heating. Thus, the tapered heatsink elements result in higher
velocity of gas flow and increased cooling efficiency of the heatsink.
Optionally, the heatsink is made from a thermally conductive polymer
allowing the heatsink to be created in complex shapes using injection
molding.