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Method and apparatus for recovering power from semiconductor circuit using thermoelectric device

  • US 5,419,780 A
  • Filed: 04/29/1994
  • Issued: 05/30/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus that removes heat from a semiconductor device, comprising:

  • a thermoelectric generator that converts heat energy to electrical energy, said thermoelectric generator positioned on said semiconductor device to receive heat generated by said semiconductor device, said thermoelectric generator producing an output voltage in response to said heat; and

    an airflow generating device electrically connected to receive said output voltage from said thermoelectric generator and responsive to said output voltage to cause air to flow, said airflow generating device positioned proximate to said semiconductor device so that air caused to flow by said airflow generating device removes heat from said semiconductor device to thereby reduce the temperature of said semiconductor device.

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