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- Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to cooling systems and, more particularly, to an apparatus and associated methods for cooling a microelectronic device.
- Microelectronic devices generate heat as a result of the electrical activity of the internal circuitry.
- thermal management systems have been developed to remove the heat.
- Such thermal management systems have included heat sinks, heat spreaders, and fans, and various combinations that are adapted to thermally couple with the microelectronic device.
- improved cooling technology is needed to remove the generated heat to prevent overheating.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic of an example microelectronic cooling system using an example microchannel heat exchanger, according to but one example embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a cross-section top view of an example microchannel heat exchanger, according to but one example embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a cross-section side view of an example microchannel heat exchanger, according to but one example embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a graph of the pump requirements of different coolants, according to one example embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a flow chart of an example microelectronic cooling method, according to but one example embodiment.
- Embodiments of a microelectronic cooling apparatus and corresponding methods are described herein.
- numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention.
- One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc.
- well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.
- Microchannel heat exchangers and associated techniques are emerging as an improved thermal solution for high-power, densely populated microelectronic devices such as processors and other integrated circuit (IC) dies.
- One such technique employs a microchannel heat exchanger in a single-phase liquid cooling system.
- the single-phase system uses a coolant, or cooling solution, in the liquid phase for heat transfer.
- Another technique employs a microchannel heat exchanger in a dual-phase, liquid-vapor cooling system, wherein the coolant undergoes partial vaporization during the heat transfer process.
- the coolant may freeze (e.g., during shipment of the device), damaging the cooling system and/or the microelectronic device.
- traditional antifreeze solutions that are added to coolants to mitigate the freezing problem have relatively poor thermal and pump working fluid characteristics that render the coolant less effective and may be very corrosive to the elements of the microelectronic cooling system. Therefore, a coolant that simultaneously provides effective antifreeze characteristics and improved thermal and pump working fluid characteristics without corroding the elements of the cooling system is needed.
- FIG. 1 provides a block diagram of an example microchannel cooling system, suitable for use in accordance with one embodiment.
- a microelectronic cooling system 100 comprising one or more of an integrated circuit (IC) die 102 , a microchannel heat exchanger 112 , a pump 114 , a coolant 116 and 120 , and a heat removal system 118 , each coupled as shown.
- IC die 102 is shown wherein the IC die 102 is bonded to a substrate 108 via solder bumps 106 , where substrate 108 is capable of further coupling via solder balls 110 , although the invention is not limited in this regard.
- the microelectronic device such as an IC die 102
- the IC die 102 may be electrically coupled to various other systems, components, or devices.
- the IC die 102 generates heat 104 as a result of electrical activity.
- the heat 104 is conducted to the microchannel heat exchanger 112 , which, in one embodiment, is thermally coupled to the IC die 102 .
- the microchannel heat exchanger 112 is integrated onto the IC die.
- an IC die with an increased thickness may include microchannels formed in the IC die silicon itself.
- the pump 114 moves a coolant through the microchannel heat exchanger 112 and the heat removal system 118 .
- the pump may cycle the coolant through the elements of the cooling system 100 continuously, periodically, or intermittently.
- Pumps that are generally used in accordance with embodiments described herein may comprise any one or more of an electromechanical (i.e.—microelectromechanical system or MEMS-based) or electro-osmotic pumps (i.e.—electric kinetic or “E-K” pumps).
- the pump is not limited to these types and may comprise gear, piston, peristaltic, sliding vane, and centrifugal technologies among others without deviating from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
- the coolant that moves between the heat removal system 118 and the microchannel heat exchanger 112 is designated ‘cold’ coolant 120
- the coolant that moves between the microchannel heat exchanger and the heat removal system is designated ‘hot’ coolant 116 .
- Cold is not intended to imply that the coolant is actually cold, although it may be. Rather, use of the term is relative to the ‘hot’ coolant, in that ‘cold’ coolant refers to the coolant before it has absorbed heat 104 generated by the IC die 102 within the microchannel heat exchanger 112 .
- ‘hot’ is not intended to necessarily imply that the coolant is actually hot, although it may be.
- ‘hot’ coolant refers to the coolant after it has absorbed heat 104 generated by the IC die 102 through the microchannel heat exchanger 112 and before passing through the heat removal system 118 .
- the words ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ when used in reference to the coolant generally describe the relative heat of the coolant as it is processed through the cooling system 100 .
- typical characteristics that affect a coolant's heat transfer and working fluid effectiveness include specific heat, conductivity, and viscosity among others. Higher specific heat, higher conductivity, and lower viscosity improve a coolant's ability to transfer heat and efficiently operate as a pump working fluid. These characteristics allow for lower pressure drop and flow rate requirements from a pump for a given thermal resistance. Improved heat transfer and pump efficiency save energy and effectively reduce the size and cost of the pump needed to provide sufficient heat removal. This benefit is particularly relevant in a technology where the size and cost of a pump are important considerations for cost-effective implementation of cooling systems for microelectronic devices.
- the coolant 116 and 120 which may be the same coolant carrying different levels of relative heat, comprises a solution including Potassium Formate.
- the solution may include water or any another suitable medium or solvent or combination of suitable solvents.
- Potassium Formate In its native state, Potassium Formate can be extremely corrosive.
- the Potassium Formate solution disclosed herein may include corrosion inhibitors, which effectively prevent damage to the microchannel heat exchanger 112 and other elements of the cooling system 100 .
- biocide may also be added to the Potassium Formate solution to inhibit bio-growth in the solution and the elements of the cooling system 100 .
- Inhibitors may comprise one or more of corrosion inhibitor(s) and/or biocide(s).
- the Potassium Formate solution may be selectively processed through a microchannel heat exchanger 112 and other elements of a cooling system 100 .
- the Potassium Formate solution is particularly well-suited for use in microchannel geometries where flow stability is dependent on thermal and pump working fluid characteristics.
- the coolant flow rate may be varied to change the heat transfer rate and uniformity within the microchannel environment and within the cooling system 100 .
- the pump 114 when actuated, moves cold coolant 120 through the microchannel heat exchanger 112 , which transfers heat 104 generated by the IC die 102 to the cold coolant 120 .
- the cold coolant 120 becomes hot coolant 116 after it absorbs the generated heat 104 .
- the pump 114 moves the hot coolant 116 out of the microchannel heat exchanger 112 into a heat removal system 118 .
- the heat removal system 118 may remove heat from the hot coolant 116 in a variety of ways.
- the heat removal system 118 may include fins 126 that increase surface area contact with the incoming hot coolant 116 to enhance heat transfer 122 away from the hot coolant 116 .
- Fins 126 are intended to represent any feature that increases the surface area contact with the coolant to enhance heat transfer.
- a fan 124 or similar device may increase the flow of air or another fluid across the surface area 126 of the heat removal system 118 to further enhance heat removal 122 .
- the hot coolant 116 becomes cold coolant 120 after the heat has been removed from the hot coolant 116 in the heat removal system 1 18 .
- the pump 114 may circulate the cold coolant 120 leaving the heat removal system 118 back through the microchannel heat exchanger 112 to absorb more heat 104 generated by the IC die 102 . This process may be continuous.
- FIG. 2 provides a cross-sectional top view illustrating an example microchannel heat exchanger 200 , according to but one example embodiment.
- microchannel heat exchanger 200 may comprise one or more of walls 202 and 204 of thickness, s, and walls 206 and 208 of thickness, T s that enclose an area wherein heat transfer occurs.
- a cover plate with an inlet 210 and outlet 220 has been removed for illustrative purposes, but would typically rest on (or be integrally formed over) the walls to form enclosed channels.
- Coolant may enter through an inlet 210 of diameter, d, and distance, H, from the wall 206 exterior into an inlet reservoir 212 with width, R.
- the coolant may pass through a plurality of microchannels 214 of width, W, and length, M.
- Microchannels 214 may be micromachined heat sinks separated by microchannel walls 216 of thickness, t, and length, N.
- the microchannels may be arranged in an array 222 1 . . . n of a repeating structure comprising a microchannel 214 adjacent to a microchannel wall 216 such that n represents a variable number of repeating structures.
- heat transfer may occur between the microchannel walls 216 and the coolant. Heat transfer may also occur between the base of the microchannel trough and the coolant.
- the coolant may pass through an outlet reservoir 218 with width, R, and may exit through an outlet 220 with diameter, d, and distance, H, from the wall 206 exterior.
- the length X 224 and width Y 226 of the microchannel heat exchanger 200 may be designed to accommodate different sizes. During design, Length X 224 and width Y 226 may be adjusted by varying the dimensions of the heat exchanger's 200 subcomponents in each direction. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that dimensions s, T s , d, H, R, W, t, N may be designed to improve heat transfer in accordance with coolant properties.
- the microchannel heat exchanger 200 depicted in this embodiment is rectangular, the shape will generally correspond to the die to which the heat exchanger is thermally coupled and is adaptable. Likewise the microchannels 214 may vary in shape such that the channels may be rounded as opposed to rectangular or may embody other geometries to accomodate heat transfer characteristics such as temperature and pressure drop profiles.
- FIG. 3 a cross sectional view of an example microchannel heat exchanger 300 is shown, according to one example embodiment.
- walls 202 and 204 , bottom 302 with height, o, and cover plate 304 with height, q enclose an area wherein heat transfer occurs.
- cover plate 304 includes an inlet 210 and outlet 220 , which provide an entry and exit path for a coolant.
- the coolant inlet and outlet may be placed in other reasonable locations such as through walls 202 and 204 , for example.
- coolant When coolant enters inlet 210 , it passes into an inlet reservoir 212 , which may operate as a manifold for the coolant before it flows through the microchannels 214 .
- the coolant flows through one or more microchannels 214 with height, p, absorbing heat from the microchannel walls and floor.
- the coolant passes from the microchannels 214 into an outlet reservoir 218 and exits through outlet 220 .
- the thickness, width, length, height, radius, and other geometries of the microchannel heat exchanger's features may be designed to improve heat transfer rates and uniformity.
- One embodiment may be designed to include microchannels of varying width, length, and/or height in relationship with each other.
- a configuration will be a function of the heat transfer characteristics of the coolant, the heat transfer characteristics of the material used for the heat exchanger, the pumping characteristics of the coolant, and the desired heat exchanger area.
- the elements of the microchannel heat exchanger including the microchannel walls 216 , bottom 302 , and walls 202 , 204 , 206 , and 208 may be made of any suitable material including materials or combinations of materials from the following group: silicon, copper, diamond, and metals.
- Cover plate 304 may also be made of any suitable material including materials or combinations of materials from the following group: silicon, copper, glass, diamond, plastic, and metals.
- a microelectronic cooling system may use a cooling solution containing Potassium Formate.
- the Potassium Formate coolant referenced herein is capable of withstanding temperatures down to at least ⁇ 45° C. for at least 24 hours without freezing, which is a typical storage and shipping requirement for microelectronic devices.
- Inhibitors may be added to prevent corrosion and bio-growth in the cooling system environment.
- corrosion inhibitors and biocide are added to the Potassium Formate coolant to prevent corrosion and bio-growth within the cooling environment.
- the composition design of an effective antifreeze will depend on several factors including freeze temperature, thermal properties, volume expansion, corrosiveness, and bio-growth limit.
- the Potassium Formate coolant has improved thermal and pump working fluid properties that generally make it more suitable than traditional coolants to operate in a microelectronic cooling system and specifically in a microchannel environment.
- FIG. 4 provides a graph of the pump requirements of different coolants, according to one example embodiment.
- the pump requirements of a coolant solution containing 40% Potassium Formate 408 are compared to the pump requirements of other coolants. All percentages discussed in relation to the composition of the coolants in this section refer to percent by volume.
- An improved coolant operating as a working fluid would have a lower pressure drop 402 and lower flow rate 404 for an identical thermal resistance.
- the coolants compared in graph 400 depict the pump requirements for pressure drop 402 and flow rate 404 required to maintain identical thermal resistance, which is a combination of convection and mass flow resistance.
- Lower pump requirements provide several benefits including, but not limited to, the ability to use a smaller, cheaper pump that consumes less energy and provides more efficient heat transfer.
- Graph 400 depicts water 406 as a baseline coolant for comparison because of its superior pump requirement properties.
- One coolant comprising 50% Propylene Glycol 410 exhibits a comparatively high pressure drop when compared to water 406 .
- Another coolant comprising liquid metal 412 demands a very high flow rate in comparison to water 406 .
- the coolant comprising 40% Potassium Formate 408 is significantly more closely-matched to the pressure drop 402 and flow rate 404 of water 406 than the 50% Propylene Glycol 410 and liquid metal 412 making it a better coolant based on pump requirements.
- the 40% Potassium Formate 408 may be a better-suited coolant than water 406 in microelectronic devices, however, because it can withstand much colder temperatures without freezing. Research indicates that 30-50% Potassium Formate may be a suitable range for antifreeze and coolant applications in microelectronic devices, however, the composition is not limited to this range.
- FIG. 5 provides a flow chart of an example microelectronic cooling method, according to but one example embodiment.
- a microelectronic device 102 when actuated, generates heat 104 , block 502 and the heat 104 is transferred to a microchannel heat exchanger 112 , block 504 .
- the heat transfer may occur via thermal coupling of the microelectronic device to the microchannel heat exchanger 112 .
- the heat transfer may occur via integration of the microchannel heat exchanger 112 onto the microelectronic device 102 .
- a pump 114 when actuated, moves a coolant 120 such as a Potassium Formate solution through the microchannel heat exchanger 112 , block 506 .
- the coolant 120 absorbs heat from the microchannel heat exchanger 112 as it passes through the microchannels 214 , block 508 .
- the absorbed heat may be removed from the coolant 116 with a heat removal system 118 , block 510 .
- the flowchart 500 depicts that the processes are attached with unidirectional arrows, this is solely for ease of illustration purposes and does not necessarily limit or imply the ordering of the processes.
- the process or processes may be continuous.
- the method may be part of a closed-loop or open-loop process. These steps may occur out of sequence or not at all. Heat transfer may continue to occur after the elements of the process, such as the microelectronic device or the pump, have been turned off and so forth.
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An apparatus and associated method to provide liquid cooling to a microelectronic device are generally described. In this regard, according to one example embodiment, a cooling solution including Potassium Formate in combination with inhibitors is processed through a cooling system to remove heat from a microelectronic device.
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- Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to cooling systems and, more particularly, to an apparatus and associated methods for cooling a microelectronic device.
- Microelectronic devices generate heat as a result of the electrical activity of the internal circuitry. In order to minimize the damaging effects of this heat, thermal management systems have been developed to remove the heat. Such thermal management systems have included heat sinks, heat spreaders, and fans, and various combinations that are adapted to thermally couple with the microelectronic device. With the development of faster, more powerful, and more densely packed microelectronic devices such as processors, improved cooling technology is needed to remove the generated heat to prevent overheating.
- Embodiments of the present invention are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic of an example microelectronic cooling system using an example microchannel heat exchanger, according to but one example embodiment; -
FIG. 2 is a cross-section top view of an example microchannel heat exchanger, according to but one example embodiment; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-section side view of an example microchannel heat exchanger, according to but one example embodiment; -
FIG. 4 is a graph of the pump requirements of different coolants, according to one example embodiment; and -
FIG. 5 is a flow chart of an example microelectronic cooling method, according to but one example embodiment. - Embodiments of a microelectronic cooling apparatus and corresponding methods are described herein. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.
- Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
- Microchannel heat exchangers and associated techniques are emerging as an improved thermal solution for high-power, densely populated microelectronic devices such as processors and other integrated circuit (IC) dies. One such technique employs a microchannel heat exchanger in a single-phase liquid cooling system. The single-phase system uses a coolant, or cooling solution, in the liquid phase for heat transfer. Another technique employs a microchannel heat exchanger in a dual-phase, liquid-vapor cooling system, wherein the coolant undergoes partial vaporization during the heat transfer process.
- Two challenges impede widespread adoption of microchannel cooling systems that rely on a liquid coolant in microelectronic devices. First, the coolant may freeze (e.g., during shipment of the device), damaging the cooling system and/or the microelectronic device. Second, traditional antifreeze solutions that are added to coolants to mitigate the freezing problem have relatively poor thermal and pump working fluid characteristics that render the coolant less effective and may be very corrosive to the elements of the microelectronic cooling system. Therefore, a coolant that simultaneously provides effective antifreeze characteristics and improved thermal and pump working fluid characteristics without corroding the elements of the cooling system is needed.
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FIG. 1 provides a block diagram of an example microchannel cooling system, suitable for use in accordance with one embodiment. In accordance with the illustrated example embodiment ofFIG. 1 , an example configuration for amicroelectronic cooling system 100 is presented comprising one or more of an integrated circuit (IC)die 102, a microchannel heat exchanger 112, apump 114, acoolant heat removal system 118, each coupled as shown. According to one embodiment, an IC die 102 is shown wherein the IC die 102 is bonded to asubstrate 108 viasolder bumps 106, wheresubstrate 108 is capable of further coupling viasolder balls 110, although the invention is not limited in this regard. In an alternative embodiment, the microelectronic device, such as anIC die 102, may be electrically coupled to various other systems, components, or devices. The IC die 102 generatesheat 104 as a result of electrical activity. According to one embodiment, theheat 104 is conducted to the microchannel heat exchanger 112, which, in one embodiment, is thermally coupled to theIC die 102. In another embodiment, the microchannel heat exchanger 112 is integrated onto the IC die. For example, in an optional configuration, an IC die with an increased thickness may include microchannels formed in the IC die silicon itself. - In one embodiment, the
pump 114 moves a coolant through the microchannel heat exchanger 112 and theheat removal system 118. The pump may cycle the coolant through the elements of thecooling system 100 continuously, periodically, or intermittently. Pumps that are generally used in accordance with embodiments described herein may comprise any one or more of an electromechanical (i.e.—microelectromechanical system or MEMS-based) or electro-osmotic pumps (i.e.—electric kinetic or “E-K” pumps). However, the pump is not limited to these types and may comprise gear, piston, peristaltic, sliding vane, and centrifugal technologies among others without deviating from the scope and spirit of the present invention. - According to one embodiment, the coolant that moves between the
heat removal system 118 and the microchannel heat exchanger 112 is designated ‘cold’coolant 120, whereas the coolant that moves between the microchannel heat exchanger and the heat removal system is designated ‘hot’coolant 116. ‘Cold’ is not intended to imply that the coolant is actually cold, although it may be. Rather, use of the term is relative to the ‘hot’ coolant, in that ‘cold’ coolant refers to the coolant before it has absorbedheat 104 generated by the IC die 102 within the microchannel heat exchanger 112. Conversely, ‘hot’ is not intended to necessarily imply that the coolant is actually hot, although it may be. Rather, ‘hot’ coolant refers to the coolant after it has absorbedheat 104 generated by theIC die 102 through the microchannel heat exchanger 112 and before passing through theheat removal system 118. The words ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ when used in reference to the coolant generally describe the relative heat of the coolant as it is processed through thecooling system 100. - Those skilled in the relevant art will appreciate that a variety of factors may affect a coolant's heat transfer ability and working fluid efficiency. In one embodiment, typical characteristics that affect a coolant's heat transfer and working fluid effectiveness include specific heat, conductivity, and viscosity among others. Higher specific heat, higher conductivity, and lower viscosity improve a coolant's ability to transfer heat and efficiently operate as a pump working fluid. These characteristics allow for lower pressure drop and flow rate requirements from a pump for a given thermal resistance. Improved heat transfer and pump efficiency save energy and effectively reduce the size and cost of the pump needed to provide sufficient heat removal. This benefit is particularly relevant in a technology where the size and cost of a pump are important considerations for cost-effective implementation of cooling systems for microelectronic devices.
- In one example embodiment, the
coolant - In its native state, Potassium Formate can be extremely corrosive. According to one embodiment, the Potassium Formate solution disclosed herein may include corrosion inhibitors, which effectively prevent damage to the microchannel heat exchanger 112 and other elements of the
cooling system 100. According to one embodiment, biocide may also be added to the Potassium Formate solution to inhibit bio-growth in the solution and the elements of thecooling system 100. Inhibitors may comprise one or more of corrosion inhibitor(s) and/or biocide(s). - The Potassium Formate solution may be selectively processed through a microchannel heat exchanger 112 and other elements of a
cooling system 100. The Potassium Formate solution is particularly well-suited for use in microchannel geometries where flow stability is dependent on thermal and pump working fluid characteristics. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the coolant flow rate may be varied to change the heat transfer rate and uniformity within the microchannel environment and within thecooling system 100. - According to one embodiment, the
pump 114, when actuated, movescold coolant 120 through the microchannel heat exchanger 112, which transfersheat 104 generated by theIC die 102 to thecold coolant 120. Thecold coolant 120 becomeshot coolant 116 after it absorbs the generatedheat 104. Thepump 114 moves thehot coolant 116 out of the microchannel heat exchanger 112 into aheat removal system 118. - The
heat removal system 118 may remove heat from thehot coolant 116 in a variety of ways. In one embodiment, theheat removal system 118 may includefins 126 that increase surface area contact with the incominghot coolant 116 to enhanceheat transfer 122 away from thehot coolant 116.Fins 126 are intended to represent any feature that increases the surface area contact with the coolant to enhance heat transfer. In addition, afan 124 or similar device may increase the flow of air or another fluid across thesurface area 126 of theheat removal system 118 to further enhanceheat removal 122. - The
hot coolant 116 becomescold coolant 120 after the heat has been removed from thehot coolant 116 in theheat removal system 1 18. Thepump 114 may circulate thecold coolant 120 leaving theheat removal system 118 back through the microchannel heat exchanger 112 to absorbmore heat 104 generated by the IC die 102. This process may be continuous. -
FIG. 2 provides a cross-sectional top view illustrating an examplemicrochannel heat exchanger 200, according to but one example embodiment. In accordance with the illustrated example embodiment,microchannel heat exchanger 200 may comprise one or more ofwalls walls inlet 210 andoutlet 220 has been removed for illustrative purposes, but would typically rest on (or be integrally formed over) the walls to form enclosed channels. Coolant may enter through aninlet 210 of diameter, d, and distance, H, from thewall 206 exterior into aninlet reservoir 212 with width, R. - The coolant may pass through a plurality of
microchannels 214 of width, W, and length,M. Microchannels 214 may be micromachined heat sinks separated bymicrochannel walls 216 of thickness, t, and length, N. The microchannels may be arranged in an array 222 1 . . . n of a repeating structure comprising amicrochannel 214 adjacent to amicrochannel wall 216 such that n represents a variable number of repeating structures. As the coolant passes through the microchannel array 222 1 . . . n, heat transfer may occur between themicrochannel walls 216 and the coolant. Heat transfer may also occur between the base of the microchannel trough and the coolant. The coolant may pass through anoutlet reservoir 218 with width, R, and may exit through anoutlet 220 with diameter, d, and distance, H, from thewall 206 exterior. - The
length X 224 andwidth Y 226 of themicrochannel heat exchanger 200 may be designed to accommodate different sizes. During design,Length X 224 andwidth Y 226 may be adjusted by varying the dimensions of the heat exchanger's 200 subcomponents in each direction. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that dimensions s, Ts, d, H, R, W, t, N may be designed to improve heat transfer in accordance with coolant properties. Though themicrochannel heat exchanger 200 depicted in this embodiment is rectangular, the shape will generally correspond to the die to which the heat exchanger is thermally coupled and is adaptable. Likewise themicrochannels 214 may vary in shape such that the channels may be rounded as opposed to rectangular or may embody other geometries to accomodate heat transfer characteristics such as temperature and pressure drop profiles. - Turning now to
FIG. 3 , a cross sectional view of an examplemicrochannel heat exchanger 300 is shown, according to one example embodiment. In accordance with this view,walls cover plate 304 with height, q, enclose an area wherein heat transfer occurs. In one embodiment,cover plate 304 includes aninlet 210 andoutlet 220, which provide an entry and exit path for a coolant. In other embodiments, the coolant inlet and outlet may be placed in other reasonable locations such as throughwalls - When coolant enters
inlet 210, it passes into aninlet reservoir 212, which may operate as a manifold for the coolant before it flows through themicrochannels 214. The coolant flows through one ormore microchannels 214 with height, p, absorbing heat from the microchannel walls and floor. The coolant passes from themicrochannels 214 into anoutlet reservoir 218 and exits throughoutlet 220. - Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the thickness, width, length, height, radius, and other geometries of the microchannel heat exchanger's features may be designed to improve heat transfer rates and uniformity. One embodiment may be designed to include microchannels of varying width, length, and/or height in relationship with each other. In general, a configuration will be a function of the heat transfer characteristics of the coolant, the heat transfer characteristics of the material used for the heat exchanger, the pumping characteristics of the coolant, and the desired heat exchanger area.
- The elements of the microchannel heat exchanger, including the
microchannel walls 216, bottom 302, andwalls Cover plate 304 may also be made of any suitable material including materials or combinations of materials from the following group: silicon, copper, glass, diamond, plastic, and metals. - As introduced above, according to one embodiment, a microelectronic cooling system may use a cooling solution containing Potassium Formate. The Potassium Formate coolant referenced herein is capable of withstanding temperatures down to at least −45° C. for at least 24 hours without freezing, which is a typical storage and shipping requirement for microelectronic devices. Inhibitors may be added to prevent corrosion and bio-growth in the cooling system environment. In one embodiment, corrosion inhibitors and biocide are added to the Potassium Formate coolant to prevent corrosion and bio-growth within the cooling environment. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the composition design of an effective antifreeze will depend on several factors including freeze temperature, thermal properties, volume expansion, corrosiveness, and bio-growth limit. Moreover, the Potassium Formate coolant has improved thermal and pump working fluid properties that generally make it more suitable than traditional coolants to operate in a microelectronic cooling system and specifically in a microchannel environment.
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FIG. 4 provides a graph of the pump requirements of different coolants, according to one example embodiment. In accordance with thisgraph 400, the pump requirements of a coolant solution containing 40% Potassium Formate 408 are compared to the pump requirements of other coolants. All percentages discussed in relation to the composition of the coolants in this section refer to percent by volume. An improved coolant operating as a working fluid would have alower pressure drop 402 andlower flow rate 404 for an identical thermal resistance. The coolants compared ingraph 400 depict the pump requirements forpressure drop 402 and flowrate 404 required to maintain identical thermal resistance, which is a combination of convection and mass flow resistance. Lower pump requirements provide several benefits including, but not limited to, the ability to use a smaller, cheaper pump that consumes less energy and provides more efficient heat transfer. -
Graph 400 depictswater 406 as a baseline coolant for comparison because of its superior pump requirement properties. One coolant comprising 50% Propylene Glycol 410 exhibits a comparatively high pressure drop when compared towater 406. Another coolant comprisingliquid metal 412 demands a very high flow rate in comparison towater 406. The coolant comprising 40% Potassium Formate 408, however, is significantly more closely-matched to thepressure drop 402 and flowrate 404 ofwater 406 than the 50% Propylene Glycol 410 andliquid metal 412 making it a better coolant based on pump requirements. The 40% Potassium Formate 408 may be a better-suited coolant thanwater 406 in microelectronic devices, however, because it can withstand much colder temperatures without freezing. Research indicates that 30-50% Potassium Formate may be a suitable range for antifreeze and coolant applications in microelectronic devices, however, the composition is not limited to this range. -
FIG. 5 provides a flow chart of an example microelectronic cooling method, according to but one example embodiment. In accordance with thisflow chart 500, amicroelectronic device 102, when actuated, generatesheat 104, block 502 and theheat 104 is transferred to a microchannel heat exchanger 112, block 504. In one embodiment, the heat transfer may occur via thermal coupling of the microelectronic device to the microchannel heat exchanger 112. In an alternative embodiment, the heat transfer may occur via integration of the microchannel heat exchanger 112 onto themicroelectronic device 102. Apump 114, when actuated, moves acoolant 120 such as a Potassium Formate solution through the microchannel heat exchanger 112, block 506. Thecoolant 120 absorbs heat from the microchannel heat exchanger 112 as it passes through themicrochannels 214, block 508. The absorbed heat may be removed from thecoolant 116 with aheat removal system 118, block 510. - Though the
flowchart 500 depicts that the processes are attached with unidirectional arrows, this is solely for ease of illustration purposes and does not necessarily limit or imply the ordering of the processes. For example, the process or processes may be continuous. The method may be part of a closed-loop or open-loop process. These steps may occur out of sequence or not at all. Heat transfer may continue to occur after the elements of the process, such as the microelectronic device or the pump, have been turned off and so forth. - The above description of illustrated embodiments of the invention, including what is described in the Abstract, is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the invention are described herein for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the invention, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize.
- These modifications can be made to the invention in light of the above detailed description. The terms used in the following claims should not be construed to limit the invention to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims. Rather, the scope of the invention is to be determined entirely by the following claims, which are to be construed in accordance with established doctrines of claim interpretation.
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1. A cooling system comprising:
a microchannel heat exchanger; and
a coolant comprising Potassium Formate in combination with one or more inhibitor(s) selectively processed through the microchannel heat exchanger.
2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the microchannel heat exchanger is integrated onto a microelectronic device.
3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the microchannel heat exchanger is thermally coupled to a microelectronic device.
4. A system according to claim 3 , wherein the microelectronic device is an integrated circuit die.
5. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the microchannel heat exchanger is used in a single-phase liquid cooling system.
6. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the Potassium Formate comprises 30-50% of the coolant solution.
7. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a heat removal system; and
a pump to move the coolant through the microchannel heat exchanger and the heat removal system.
8. A system according to claim 7 , wherein the pump is an electro-osmotic pump.
9. A system according to claim 7 , wherein the heat removal system comprises:
fins to increase the surface area of a material in contact with the coolant; and
a fan, to move air over the fins.
10. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor(s) comprise one or more of corrosion inhibitor(s) and/or biocide(s).
11. A cooling system comprising:
a microchannel heat exchanger integrated onto a microelectronic device; and
a coolant comprising Potassium Formate in combination with one or more inhibitor(s) selectively processed through the microchannel heat exchanger.
12. A system according to claim 11 , wherein the microelectronic device is an integrated circuit die.
13. A system according to claim 1 1, wherein the microchannel heat exchanger is used in a single-phase liquid cooling system.
14. A system according to claim 11 , wherein the Potassium Formate comprises 30-50% of the coolant solution.
15. A system according to claim 11 , further comprising:
a heat removal system; and
a pump to move the coolant through the microchannel heat exchanger and the heat removal system.
16. A system according to claim 15 , wherein the heat removal system comprises:
fins to increase the surface area of a material in contact with the coolant; and
a fan, to move air over the fins.
17. A cooling system comprising:
a microchannel heat exchanger thermally coupled to a microelectronic device; and
a coolant comprising Potassium Formate in combination with one or more inhibitor(s) selectively processed through the microchannel heat exchanger.
18. A system according to claim 17 , wherein the microelectronic device is an integrated circuit die.
19. A system according to claim 17 , further comprising:
a heat removal system; and
a pump to move the coolant through the microchannel heat exchanger and the heat removal system.
20. A cooling method comprising:
generating heat in a microelectronic device; and
selectively processing a coolant comprising Potassium Formate and one or more inhibitor(s) through a microchannel heat exchanger to remove heat from the microelectronic device.
21. A cooling method according to claim 20 , wherein the microelectronic device is an integrated circuit die.
22. A cooling method according to claim 20 , wherein the selective processing comprises:
pumping the coolant through the microchannel heat exchanger and a heat removal system.
23. A cooling method according to claim 20 , further comprising:
removing heat from the coolant via a heat removal system.
24. A system comprising:
a microchannel heat exchanger thermally coupled to a microelectronic device;
a cooling solution including Potassium Formate in combination with one or more inhibitor(s) selectively processed through the microchannel heat exchanger; and
another device electrically coupled to the microelectronic device.
25. A system according to claim 24 , wherein the microelectronic device is an integrated circuit die.
26. A system according to claim 24 , wherein the microchannel heat exchanger is used in a single-phase liquid cooling system.
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