The hot topic lately is how to reduce the thermal footprint of a device. In the September issue of EPD it brought out some methods that can improve power consumption and reduce thermal requirements of a device. Here is just a few things they had to say, let us know what you think.
Stepping Back
Periodically designers are too close to the problem and may need to step back to consider the system.
Digital Processing and shrinking cores
Most digital systems are built on standard CMOS processes. As the CMOS processes decrease in geometry, the leakage component grows due to limitations in dielectric materials and physical dimensions of the gate oxide. New materials decrease the electrical depth with maintaining the physical thinkness.
A review of the system architecture might yeild insight into areas that could benifit from redesign to significatly improve the energy consumption of the system.
Quantum CAD work very hard to reduce the thermal foot print of a device. Contact us to find out how we can help redesign your product.
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