Question: In a high-performance computer, silicon chips are actively cooled by water flowing through the ceramic substrate, as shown in the sketch. The chip assembly is

In a high-performance computer, silicon chips are actively cooled by water flowing through the ceramic substrate, as shown in the sketch. The chip assembly is inside a case through which air freely circulates.Water flow passage Air Silicon chip Ceramic substrate Mounting plate


Consider the following thermodynamic systems (or control volumes), sketching each and showing all the heat interactions with arrows. Labeleach heat interaction to indicate the mode of heat transfer (i.e.,Q̅cond, Q̅conv, or Q̅rad):


A. Silicon chip only


B. Silicon chip and substrate (excluding the water)


C. Ceramic substrate only


D. Ceramic substrate and the flowing water

Water flow passage Air Silicon chip Ceramic substrate Mounting plate

Step by Step Solution

3.34 Rating (157 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

A Silicon chip only Heat is generated by the silicon chip due to its operation This heat is transfer... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Thermodynamics Concepts And Applications Questions!