The Laser Thermal Blog

The latest insights in thermal property measurements, semiconductor testing, and its value for manufacturing companies
Impact of Thermal Characterization on Design Optimization

Introduction As semiconductors continue to improve, thermal management becomes increasingly critical. Current semiconductor devices are certainly stronger, smaller, and higher in power densities than previously created devices. However, semiconductor performance deteriorates in the presence of excessive heat, with overall inefficiencies followed by complete failures or device breakdown. The data to predict these failures comes from...

Laser Thermal Receives DARPA Phase II Award to Enhance Thermal Metrology

In exciting news for the field of thermal measurement, Laser Thermal has been awarded a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This award supports DARPA’s project, “Advancing Thermo-Optical Metrology for Integrated Circuits” (ATOMIC), and promises to push the boundaries of nano-scale thermal property...

Revealing the Unseen With Thermoreflectance

Harnessing thermoreflectance for comprehensive semiconductor testing In the field of semiconductor electronics, thermal metrology has become increasingly problematic. Conventional measurement methods often fail to produce accurate, repeatable results, especially for thin films and other materials at the nanoscale. That’s why the thermal metrologists, physicists, and material scientists at Laser Thermal moved away from conventional approaches...

Laser Thermal Partners with Angstrom Scientific, Inc. for Sales Representation of Thermal Conductivity Instruments and Contract Testing Services

Laser Thermal Partners with Angstrom Scientific, Inc. for Sales Representation of Thermal Conductivity Instruments and Contract Testing Services With a Proven Track Record Since 2004, Angstrom Scientific Brings Robust Expertise in Characterization Solutions to Nanotechnology Researchers CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January 16, 2024 – Laser Thermal, a leading provider of advanced thermal property measurement tools, is pleased...

Laser Thermal Featured in UVAToday

Laser Thermal technology has taken center stage in a recent edition of UVAToday, and for a compelling reason – it’s transforming the landscape of thermal measurements. In a world where precision and efficiency are paramount to innovation, Laser Thermal promises to revolutionize the way we understand, analyze, and develop products using temperature dynamics.  This groundbreaking...

Thermal Metrology Got You Down?

Unveiling Laser Thermal’s Innovative Solutions Thermal metrology plays a critical role in a wide variety of industries, from electronics to manufacturing, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of products. However, traditional thermal measurement practices can be time-consuming, complex, and often require specialized knowledge. That’s why the researchers at Laser Thermal developed SSTR-F: the world’s first steady...

Understanding Thermal Boundary Resistance in Semiconductor Device Design

In this blog, we provide an overview of thermal boundary resistance, why understanding it is critical when engineering semiconductor devices, some critical challenges for interfacial thermal metrology, and how thermal testing services can help. What is thermal boundary resistance? Thermal boundary resistance is simply a measure of resistance to heat flow at the interface between...