Practice Thermal Interface Materials (tims) (9.3.2) - Advanced Topics in IC Packaging
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Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs)

Practice - Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs)

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Question 1 Easy

What are Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs)?

💡 Hint: Think about what helps dissipate heat.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advanced TIM material.

💡 Hint: Consider modern materials with strong thermal properties.

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Question 1

What do Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) primarily do?

Increase weight of ICs
Improve thermal conductivity
Reduce power consumption

💡 Hint: Consider their main purpose related to heat.

Question 2

True or False: Phase Change Materials only work at absolute zero temperatures.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about typical operating environments for electronics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a thermal management system using TIMs for a high-performance GPU. Describe the materials you would choose and why.

💡 Hint: Focus on the properties of the materials and their interaction with heat.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using traditional TIMs versus advanced TIMs on IC performance and reliability.

💡 Hint: Think about performance metrics affected by thermal management.

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