The IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm) was held at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL, May 30 – June 2, 2023. This was the 22nd ITherm, which was first held in 1988. The conference was historically held every other year until 2016 when it switched to an annual schedule. ITherm 2023 was sponsored by the … [Read more...]
Machines Now Fill and Perceive Scenes for Scientists and Engineers
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool empowering scientists and engineers to interact with computers in innovative ways, thereby revolutionizing numerous fields. By leveraging AI, we can collaborate with machines to solve complex problems, gain valuable insights, and achieve significant advancements across diverse domains. One significant … [Read more...]
Summary of SEMI-THERM 2023 Conference
The SEMI-THERM 39 Symposium was held March 13-16, 2023 at the Double Tree Hotel in San Jose, CA. Program organization was led by General Chair Marcelo del Valle (Infinera Corporation), Program Chair Alex Ockfen (Meta), and Program Vice Chair Lieven Vervecken (Diabatix). The Symposium included technical short courses, technical sessions, invited presentations, vendor exhibits … [Read more...]
Thermal Management and Safety Regulation of Smart Watches
ABSTRACT A smartwatch is one of the most popular wearable devices now. Along with battery life and security, thermal safety is the most common concern. We show how to meet ergonomic standards for users and predict thermal performance in typical scenarios. Thermal simulation software applied at the design stage can provide guidance on the use of heat-spreading materials and … [Read more...]
On-site Cogeneration for Reducing Data Center Primary Energy Use
As most readers are aware, the data center industry has put an increased focus on energy efficiency and environmental impact. Data centers in the United States are estimated to consume nearly 2% of the total electricity. The de facto metric used in the data center industry to evaluate energy efficiency has been the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), as defined by The Green Grid … [Read more...]
