Technological advances in the electronics industry have revolutionized the way the world communicates and conducts business. Today's electronic products, from cellular phones to sophisticated imaging satellites, demand lightweight, low-cost materials that provide more functionality in less volume. To meet these challenges, electronic systems must dump large amounts of waste … [Read more...]
The thermal conductivity of pure metals
As discussed previously in this section, the measurement of the thermal conductivity is notoriously difficult. The consequence is that, while the measurement accuracy by individual researchers is claimed to be of the order of 2%, laboratories participating in round-robin tests produce results differing from each other by 15% or more [1]. Even the measurement of pure metals is … [Read more...]
Recent Japanese thermal solutions for portable computers
Introduction Mobile computing is poised to shape the way we live our lives, allowing people to generate, retrieve, and process data anywhere and at any time. The infrastructure for mobile computing is rapidly developing, as evidenced by the recent growth of cellular phone networks and a constant stream of innovations in portable electronic equipment.Mobile computing is also … [Read more...]
The thermal conductivity of gases
The value of thermal conductivity for most gases and vapors range between 0.01 and 0.03 W/mK at room temperature. Notable exceptions are Helium (0.15) and Hydrogen (0.18).The most common theoretical explanation of heat conduction in gases is provided by the kinetic gas theory, which treats the collisions between the atoms or molecules as the prime mode of transfer of energy. … [Read more...]
Thermal testing and control by means of built-in temperature sensors
Introduction This paper will discuss a new approach to the measurement of the thermal properties of PCBs and the packages mounted to them. It is intended to replace traditional solutions, such as using thermocouples and data acquisition equipment. The basic idea of this approach is that the IC chips themselves will be used to measure and acquire temperature data.It will be … [Read more...]
