Investigation of horizontally aligned carbon nanotubes for efficient power delivery in 3D ICs

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Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) due their unique mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties are being investigated as promising candidate material for on-chip and off-chip interconnects. The attractive mechanical properties of CNTs, including high Youngs modulus, resiliency and low thermal expansion coefficient offer great advantage for reliable and strong interconnects, and even more so for 3D integration. Through-Silicon-Vias (TSVs) enable 3D integration and implementation of denser, faster and heterogeneous circuits, which also lead to excessive power densities and elevated temperatures. Due to their unique properties, CNTs present an opportunity to address these challenges and provide solutions for reliable 3D integration. In this work, we perform detailed analyses of horizontally aligned CNTs and report on their efficiency to be exploited for 3D power delivery networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 18th IEEE Workshop on Signal and Power Integrity, SPI 2014 - Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781479935994
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event18th IEEE Workshop on Signal and Power Integrity, SPI 2014 - Ghent, Belgium
Duration: 11 May 201414 May 2014

Conference

Conference18th IEEE Workshop on Signal and Power Integrity, SPI 2014
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityGhent
Period11/05/1414/05/14

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