Hot Chips Coolant
Wednesday, 29 May, 2002
The problem of computer generated heat is being researched by Hewlett Packard which is using inkjet technology by spraying cool streams of liquid onto the surface of semiconductor chips.
Today's power of 60 W per cm2 are likely to reach 200 W by next year. A non-corrosive, non-conducting coolant is sprayed from the microscopic inkjet nozzles that could replace conventional cooling pins. Commercial versions of the system may be available in 2005.
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