Point-of-source thermal management

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Abstract

Point-of-source thermal management technologies for electronic systems can be categorised as acting at the location of power generation - in contrast with conventional forced convection schemes which predominantly involve heat sinks cooled using system-level airflow. A range of point-of-source technologies is outlined, ranging from small-scale air movers and microchannel coolers, to heat pipes and thermoacoustic engines. Recent research at the Stokes Research Institute into point-of-source thermal management solutions is reviewed: micro fans; radiation heat pipes; and microchannel coolers. Finally, energy aspects of point-of-source cooling technologies are considered, with specific reference to their sink temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems - EuroSimE 2005
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages688-694
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0780390628, 9780780390621
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event6th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems - EuroSimE 2005 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 18 Apr 200520 Apr 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 6th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems - EuroSimE 2005
Volume2005

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems - EuroSimE 2005
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period18/04/0520/04/05

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