Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductor

To enhance semiconductor efficiency, it is imperative to develop a die-bonding material possessing exceptional thermal conductivity and stress-shielding capabilities to safeguard semiconductor components from detrimental heat and destructive stress. In this study, we employed a multi-objective topol...

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Main Authors: Jiaxin Zhou, Ikumu Watanabe, Weikang Song, Keita Kambayashi, Ta-Te Chen
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/27660400.2024.2320691
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Ikumu Watanabe
Weikang Song
Keita Kambayashi
Ta-Te Chen
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Ta-Te Chen
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description To enhance semiconductor efficiency, it is imperative to develop a die-bonding material possessing exceptional thermal conductivity and stress-shielding capabilities to safeguard semiconductor components from detrimental heat and destructive stress. In this study, we employed a multi-objective topology optimization approach to design a porous microstructure for the die-bonding layer of semiconductors, targeting high thermal conductivity and low shear modulus. The finite element analysis method for a representative volume element (RVE) facilitates computational evaluations of macroscopic mechanical and thermal properties arepsilong from a periodic microstructure. Our investigation commenced with the creation of an RVE generator for obtaining periodic microstructures featuring randomly distributed pores with controlled morphological features. A high-throughput evaluation of numerous generated microstructures explored the impact of volume fraction and pore connectivity on macroscopic shear modulus and thermal conductivity. Despite the high-throughput evaluation indicating that pore connectivity has minimal effect on properties, the multi-objective topology optimization, addressing the conflict between maximizing thermal conductivity and minimizing shear modulus, revealed that connected pores and dispersed distribution in the architected microstructure contribute to improved material performance. In this optimization process, we employed a weighted sum method to find optimal compromised microstructures. Anisotropic and orthotropic microstructures were designed, and the effects of volume constrains and weight factors on microscopic morphology were explored. Despite the high-throughput evaluation suggesting a limited impact of pore connectivity, the results from multi-objective topology optimization underscored the significance of connected pores and dispersed distribution in achieving superior material performance.
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spelling doaj-art-2297ddd701734d5f8bcfd2c9652bf6ea2024-12-10T09:58:05ZengTaylor & Francis GroupScience and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods2766-04002024-12-014110.1080/27660400.2024.2320691Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductorJiaxin Zhou0Ikumu Watanabe1Weikang Song2Keita Kambayashi3Ta-Te Chen4Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, JapanGraduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, JapanGraduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, JapanDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Sakai, Osaka, JapanCenter for Basic Research on Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, JapanTo enhance semiconductor efficiency, it is imperative to develop a die-bonding material possessing exceptional thermal conductivity and stress-shielding capabilities to safeguard semiconductor components from detrimental heat and destructive stress. In this study, we employed a multi-objective topology optimization approach to design a porous microstructure for the die-bonding layer of semiconductors, targeting high thermal conductivity and low shear modulus. The finite element analysis method for a representative volume element (RVE) facilitates computational evaluations of macroscopic mechanical and thermal properties arepsilong from a periodic microstructure. Our investigation commenced with the creation of an RVE generator for obtaining periodic microstructures featuring randomly distributed pores with controlled morphological features. A high-throughput evaluation of numerous generated microstructures explored the impact of volume fraction and pore connectivity on macroscopic shear modulus and thermal conductivity. Despite the high-throughput evaluation indicating that pore connectivity has minimal effect on properties, the multi-objective topology optimization, addressing the conflict between maximizing thermal conductivity and minimizing shear modulus, revealed that connected pores and dispersed distribution in the architected microstructure contribute to improved material performance. In this optimization process, we employed a weighted sum method to find optimal compromised microstructures. Anisotropic and orthotropic microstructures were designed, and the effects of volume constrains and weight factors on microscopic morphology were explored. Despite the high-throughput evaluation suggesting a limited impact of pore connectivity, the results from multi-objective topology optimization underscored the significance of connected pores and dispersed distribution in achieving superior material performance.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/27660400.2024.2320691Multi-objective topology optimizationmicrostructure designporous microstructurehigh-throughput evaluationfinite element analysis
spellingShingle Jiaxin Zhou
Ikumu Watanabe
Weikang Song
Keita Kambayashi
Ta-Te Chen
Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductor
Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods
Multi-objective topology optimization
microstructure design
porous microstructure
high-throughput evaluation
finite element analysis
title Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductor
title_full Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductor
title_fullStr Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductor
title_full_unstemmed Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductor
title_short Multi-objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die-bonding layer of a semiconductor
title_sort multi objective topology optimization of porous microstructure in die bonding layer of a semiconductor
topic Multi-objective topology optimization
microstructure design
porous microstructure
high-throughput evaluation
finite element analysis
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/27660400.2024.2320691
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