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Published on: April 13, 2016
Thermal management of 3-D heterogeneously integrated microelectronics: challenges and future research directions
Manoj Kumar Sharma1, Bladimir Ramos-Alvarado2
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA. 56mksharma@gmail.com.
Abstract:
The increasing demand for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced communication technologies has accelerated the development of compact, energy-efficient, and multifunctional three-dimensional heterogeneously integrated (3-DHI) microelectronics. While such integrated circuits offer significant improvements in functionality and integration density, the compact and vertical stacking of heterogeneous components introduce significant thermal challenges. These result in non-uniform power densities, hotspot proliferation, thermal expansion mismatch, and narrowing heat dissipation pathways-all of which compromise device reliability, longevity, and performance by hindering heat removal within the package and to the environment. This review critically examines the thermal bottlenecks inherent in 3-DHI architectures and evaluates the effectiveness of current thermal management strategies, including embedded microfluidic cooling, interlayer heat spreaders, and through-silicon vias. Additionally, the article outlines future research directions focused on overcoming existing limitations and advancing the development of thermally efficient 3-DHI chips.
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