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Paul Victorey · 11-16-2002, 12:13 AM

Almost every chip is now 3D, the CPUs have a lot of layers, but the flat shape is because you need a large surface area to volume ratio to dissipate heat. If you add more layers, you create heat problems.

11-16-2002, 12:13 AM	#9
Paul Victorey Member (12 bit) Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: MN or WI Posts: 3,017	Almost every chip is now 3D, the CPUs have a lot of layers, but the flat shape is because you need a large surface area to volume ratio to dissipate heat. If you add more layers, you create heat problems.