Practice Passive Cooling Techniques (4.3.1) - Thermal Management in IC Packaging
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Passive Cooling Techniques

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a heat sink?

💡 Hint: Think about why surface area matters in cooling.

Question 2 Easy

What material is commonly used for heat sinks?

💡 Hint: Consider what materials are good conductors of heat.

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Question 1

What is the function of a heat sink in passive cooling?

Reduces airflow
Increases surface area
Uses electricity

💡 Hint: Think about what helps increase heat transfer efficiency.

Question 2

True or False: Natural convection requires mechanical fans to operate.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of natural versus forced cooling.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a scenario where passive cooling techniques outperform active cooling solutions. What factors lead to your conclusion?

💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency of energy usage versus heat generation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically assess how the use of TIM affects the longevity of ICs in a high-temperature environment.

💡 Hint: Explore how heat transfer efficiency impacts component health over time.

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