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Thermal management is crucial in Integrated Circuit (IC) packaging due to the significant heat generated during operation. Effective heat dissipation techniques, both passive and active, are necessary to maintain device performance and reliability. As semiconductor technology advances, innovative thermal solutions continue to emerge to address the challenges posed by increasing power densities and shrinking device sizes.
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Term: Power Dissipation
Definition: The process by which ICs generate heat due to electrical current flow, including dynamic and static power consumption.
Term: Thermal Resistance
Definition: A measure of a material's ability to conduct heat, defined as the temperature difference across a material divided by the heat flow.
Term: Passive Cooling
Definition: Cooling techniques that do not require external power, relying on natural heat dissipation, such as heat sinks and thermal vias.
Term: Active Cooling
Definition: Cooling methods that necessitate external energy sources, like forced air or liquid cooling systems, to enhance heat dissipation.
Term: Heat Transfer Mechanisms
Definition: The three primary ways heat is transferred: conduction, convection, and radiation.
Term: Emerging Thermal Management Solutions
Definition: Innovative technologies being researched, such as graphene for heat spreaders and phase change materials for thermal buffering.