EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING THERMAL AND MASS TRANSPORT IN ELECTRONICS AND ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES
Abstract
EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING THERMAL AND MASS TRANSPORT IN ELECTRONICS AND ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES Dr. Mark Spector, ONR; Code 331; 703-696-4449; mark.spector@navy.mil The failure times of numerous electronics and energy conversion devices are dependent on proper thermal management to dissipate thermal energy, and the need to control exposure to moisture. Such systems include batteries, photovoltaics, power/RF electronics, light-emitting-diodes, and microprocessors. These devices are critical to the efficient functionality of military installations. When considering Forward Operating Bases, these devices are used concurrently as energy sources and loads, and their efficient operation and lifetimes are critical to their operational readiness, but also to the reduction in energy and cost required by liquid fuel sources. To help maintain peak and efficient operation, it is desired to measure the thermal characteristics of these devices and mass transport through their packaging materials in various environments to explore avenues for enhanced performance and reliability. In order to perform such experimental measurements on these devices with high accuracy and precision, this proposal seeks acquisition of (1A) NT-410A Thermal Microscopy Imaging System, (1B) Cascade Microtech Manual Probe System, (1C) Keithley Semiconductor Characterization System; and (1D) Oscilloscope, Data Acquisition System, and Sourcemeters; and (2) Mocon Aquatran Permeation Measurement System. These acquisitions will enable the PIs’ research groups to measure thermal, current-voltage and permeation transport characteristics of a wide variety of micro-electronic devices and energy-conversion systems. In addition, it will provide inputs to or validation of various physics-basedmodels for analyzing devices and systems relevant to DoD applications. Finally, it will allow students to be trained on the characterization of these systems and help to develop the future workforce needed by DoD agencies and contractors. The experimental measurements coupled with the extensive modeling will directly support multiple research programs pursued by the PIs such as the Energy Efficient Outposts Modeling Consortium (EEOMC) by ONR, and High Reliability Electronics Virtual (HiREV) Center activities supported by AFRL.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512938
Entities
People
- Satish Kumar
Organizations
- Georgia Tech Research Corporation
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy