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Wriggling Heat Sinks

Posted by chrisd on from the wow-that-is-just-so-cool dept.

YourHero writes "Purdue researchers have come up with a new way to cool chips, in about 2 years. Just build a bunch of little piezoelectric fans (the waving kind, not the spinning kind). Since they don't spin, no bearings, less self-generated heat. Since they don't have magnets, no electromagnetic noise problems. And, of course, super-efficient. A press release and abstract for your reading pleasure. Formal presentation at THERMES 2002 Jan 15th."

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  1. Sklyarov is free! by FatAssBastard · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    And Slashdot is the only place that doesn't have it.

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    1. Re:Sklyarov is free! by minusthink · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      is this what you're looking for?

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  2. Oops by RodeoBoy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Is that drool on my shirt.

  3. Re:Piezo fans? Old hat. by red_crayon · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Whadyou expect? This is Slashdot!

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  4. Living the Life of Luxury by poteet · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Does this mean I can have miniature women feeding my Athlon grapes and other exotic fruits?

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  5. A really cool use for these other than cooling BZZ by t0qer · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Use them for wings on robotic insects and small flying machines. Would these flap fast enough to provide a good lift to weight ratio?

  6. The Real Story Behind the Design by Greyfox · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    Mr Hat: Boy that Ricki Ingles sure can wiggle his hot ass!
    Student: Pay attention Mr Hat... WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?

    And the rest is history.

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