Rapid dispensing of nanomaterials is the future of 5G chips

Nanomaterials are the future of 5G chips and smaller, more efficient devices. XTPL has the experience and tools to produce it. Find out more on the blog!

The constant pursuit of miniaturization and more and more efficient devices in technology is a symbol of our times. Engineers break barriers every day, and achievements in many industries are impressive. It is worth paying attention to 5G technology, which has set new standards for data transmission speeds. Today, let’s take a closer look at the rapid dispensing of nanomaterials, which is extremely necessary in the production of 5G chips.

New technologies require new solutions, and with their adaptation, new challenges arise. The development of nanomaterials combined with additive technology creates a solid foundation for integrating 5G chips into devices.

But let’s start from the beginning – what exactly are nanomaterials and nanotechnology?

If one of the dimensions of a material (length, width or thickness) is less than 100 nanometers (nm), it is said to be nanoscale. For example, an average human hair is about 60,000 nm thick! Such small structures are necessary for the production of nanomaterials.

Therefore, the production of nanomaterials is the future of microelectronics. Interestingly, the properties of nanomaterials can differ from those of the same material but in a larger size, and nanotechnology takes advantage of these capabilities.

Nanomaterials in electronics

The electronics industry’s desire to reduce the size of materials requires the use of increasingly smaller particles in the production of components. The synthesis of nanomaterials is a complex process, involving many steps and requiring rigorous environmental conditions and precise equipment. XTPL has developed high-performance materials based on nanoparticles – called inks or pastes (depending on their viscosity) – which are produced for a wide range of applications in microelectronics, where one of the most important properties is conductivity.

Their dosing requires unrivaled precision, not only in terms of shape, but also volume. It works quite simply and can be called 3D printing nanomaterials because the principle is almost identical to other additive technologies. Conductive nanomaterials are pushed through an ultra-narrow nozzle directly onto the substrate and create structures – connections.

Depending on the application, these may be nanomaterials based on silver, gold or copper, each with unique performance parameters. Then, after thermal treatment, we obtain connections that conduct electricity and transmit signals necessary for the proper operation of the device.

XTPL technology portfolio

XTPL has a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, from nanomaterials to an ultra-precise dosing (UPD) system that provides fine conductive structures as small as one micrometer! This feature allows all necessary inputs and outputs of the chip to be connected to ensure reliable performance.

5G chips are high-end components made up of several key parts that work together to deliver ultrafast speeds. Integrating them into one system with continuous miniaturization poses many challenges, and reducing the size of conductive interconnections is one of the most important. The use of nanomaterials in electronics combined with rapid dosing opens a new era in technology by overcoming current limitations.

Application

The future of 5G chips is exciting, and users can expect them to become more powerful and efficient. Miniaturization, power management, low latency and artificial intelligence (AI) are just some of the challenges they face. However, the web continues to evolve, enabling new applications. These chips, combined with nanomaterials research, can deliver performance like never before!