Abstract

This study examines how direct chip cooling with microchannels can be implemented to regulate the junction temperature of silicon integrated circuits. An optimization is done to identify the channel configuration yielding the minimum pressure drop for a given heat load.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Heat sinks (Electronics)--Design and construction; Integrated circuits--Cooling

Publication Date

2004

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Mechanical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Satish G. Kandlikar

Advisor/Committee Member

Jeffrey D. Kozak

Advisor/Committee Member

Abhijit Mukherjee

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at TK7872.H4 U72 2004

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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