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  • 1State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, and College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China.

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This study presents a novel micrometer-resolution temperature-sensing method using heavy-metal-free quantum dots (QDs). The technique enables precise surface temperature imaging for electronic devices, offering high sensitivity and accuracy.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optoelectronics

Background:

  • Accurate surface temperature monitoring is crucial for electronic device performance and reliability.
  • Existing temperature sensing methods may lack the resolution or non-contact capabilities required for microscale analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a micrometer-resolution, plane-array temperature-sensing method.
  • To utilize the photoluminescence (PL) properties of quantum dots (QDs) for non-contact temperature measurement.
  • To analyze the surface temperature distribution of devices on a printed circuit board (PCB).

Main Methods:

  • Employed heavy-metal-free ZnCuInS/ZnSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) for temperature sensing.
  • Developed a system integrating an optical fiber monochromator and a high-powered microscope.

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  • Collected temperature-dependent QD emissions from micrometer-sized areas for analysis.
  • Directly deposited QDs onto a PCB for in-situ device temperature monitoring.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved micrometer resolution for planar temperature imaging.
    • Demonstrated a temperature sensitivity of 0.66% °C⁻¹ in PL intensity.
    • Obtained a relative error of less than 2% in temperature measurements.
    • Successfully mapped the surface temperature distribution of devices on a PCB.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed QD-based photoluminescence method offers a viable solution for high-resolution, non-contact surface temperature sensing.
    • This technique is suitable for analyzing temperature distribution in microelectronic devices.
    • The use of heavy-metal-free QDs aligns with environmental and safety considerations.