Steady state temperature of wafers?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the steady-state temperature and time constant for heating of a 50mm, 2mm thick wafer implanted with Boron at 100keV and 1mA, considering conductive cooling with a thermal resistance of 10K/W. Participants emphasize the need to determine the energy carried by the Boron atoms and the number of atoms impinging on the wafer per second, which can be derived from the implant current. The equation for net heat transfer is discussed, along with the formula for temperature change over time. Suggestions include using external resources for understanding thermal resistance and heat transfer concepts. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly interpreting the provided parameters to solve the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement



A 50mm wafer, 2mm thick is implanted with Boron at 100keV and 1mA. Considering only conductive cooling, given that thermal resistance is 10K/W, to room temperature of 25oC, determine the steady state wafer temperature and also the time constant for heating

Homework Equations



I know that Net Q = CdT/dt = Qin - ( T - To) / thermal resistance.

The Attempt at a Solution



I can determine Qin by using 1ev = 1.602 X 10^-19 J. But I am stuck on how to proceed. Could someone please help?
 
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Obelisk said:

Homework Statement



A 50mm wafer, 2mm thick is implanted with Boron at 100keV and 1mA. Considering only conductive cooling, given that thermal resistance is 10K/W, to room temperature of 25oC, determine the steady state wafer temperature and also the time constant for heating

Homework Equations



I know that Net Q = CdT/dt = Qin - ( T - To) / thermal resistance.

The Attempt at a Solution



I can determine Qin by using 1ev = 1.602 X 10^-19 J. But I am stuck on how to proceed. Could someone please help?

Okay, how many Boron atoms are impinging on the wafer every second? How much energy do they (collectively) carry?
 
The boron atoms would collectively carry 100 X 1.602 X 10 ^ -19 J since 1 keV carries 1.602 X 10 ^ -19 J

How many atoms impinging per second is not given, is this something I can calculate from the information that has been provided in the question? If yes, what equation is required?

Thanks.
 
Obelisk said:
The boron atoms would collectively carry 100 X 1.602 X 10 ^ -19 J since 1 keV carries 1.602 X 10 ^ -19 J

How many atoms impinging per second is not given, is this something I can calculate from the information that has been provided in the question? If yes, what equation is required?

Thanks.

No, each boron atom carries 100 x 1.602E-19 J. As to the number, here's a hint: why do they tell you the implant current?
 
I think I am stalled, really stalled on this one! The only other piece of information that describes / models this physical situation would be:

T = To + (Tf - To) e ^(-t/tau).

I know that I am supposed to obtain Tf as the steady state wafer temperature and tau as the time heating constant. I am blocked, please help!
 
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