Thermal Management of electronic and photonic devices has become one of the most critical factors in device design, performance and reliability.
Specific issues include:
Photonic devices:
- Higher power/density optical (eg LED’s and laser diodes) systems.
- Increasing control electronic complexities.
Electronic devices:
- Increasing levels of integration and clock speeds.
Environment/Applications:
- Shrinking size, weight and costs.
- Increasing ambient temperatures (eg 150-400ºC).
If Thermal Management is inadequate it can lead to direct failure of the semiconductor or the progressive accumulation of thermomechanical damage and eventual cracking of the interconnect structures. The Photonics and Materials KTN’s, recognising the significance of the thermal management problems are organising a one-day workshop to formulate ideas, discuss possible solutions and generate a strategy to help UK based companies address this issue.
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