The rapid emergence of nanoelectronics, with the consequent rise in transistor density and switching speed, has led to a steep increase in microprocessor chip heat flux and growing concern over the emergence of on-chip hot spots. The application of on-chip high flux cooling techniques is today a primary driver for innovation in the electronics industry. In this paper, the physical phenomena underpinning the most promising on-chip thermal management approaches for hot spot remediation, along with basic modeling equations and typical results are described. Attention is devoted to thermoelectric micro-coolers and two-phase microgap coolers. The advantages and disadvantages of these on-chip cooling solutions for high heat flux hot spots are evaluated and compared.
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