Seoul, Korea – Recently, as semiconductor integration continues to improve, heat generation within IC chips has become a growing concern. Heat dissipation has emerged as a critical bottleneck in semiconductor technology, threatening the efficiency and reliability of modern chips. Efficient thermal management has thus emerged as a critical priority to ensure the sustained operation and longevity of advanced semiconductor components.
The research, “Thermal-Aware IC Chip Design by Combining High Thermal Conductivity Materials and GAA MOSFET,” addresses the persistent challenge of managing heat dissipation in highly integrated semiconductor devices. This research explores the use of aluminum oxide for its superior thermal conductivity, which has proven effective in reducing transistor temperatures in GAA MOSFET structures. By incorporating this material into a dual spacer design, the research aims to mitigate thermal degradation—a pressing issue for highly integrated circuits.
It has been shown that the integration of aluminum oxide into the GAA MOSFET structure as part of a dual spacer design could significantly reduce the maximum temperature within the transistor. This reduction is essential for enhancing the reliability of the transistors. The semiconductor research team, including researcher Young Suh Song, received the Best Presentation Award at the research conference for this work. They announced their plan to continue exploring thermal improvement in semiconductors as the industry advances. They also noted that while electrical performance has been improving in the latest transistors used in the semiconductor industry, thermal performance has shown a tendency to degrade.
Looking ahead, as scientific and technological progress accelerates, research might be supposed to prioritize sustainability as well as technological developments. Incorporating sustainable solutions into technological developments will be key to ensuring that our progress is both responsible and beneficial for the planet and society as a whole.
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Company Name: Seoul National University
Contact Person: Young Suh Song
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Country: South Korea
Website: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9802341