Temperature stabilization in semiconductors using the magnetocaloric effect
US9222707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods incorporate magnetocaloric materials in integrated circuit chip-carrier structures for electronic packages. An integrated circuit chip is electrically connected to a substrate. A thermostabilization unit is physically connected to the integrated circuit chip and the substrate. The thermostabilization unit comprises a temperature detector and magnetocaloric material on the integrated circuit chip. The integrated circuit structure includes a magnetic field generator operatively connected to the temperature detector. The magnetic field generator generates a magnetic field of variable intensity responsive to changes in temperature detected by the temperature detector.
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