What is Thermal Interface Material? Many engineers focus more on heat sink design but often forget to spend time considering how heat gets from the heat source to the heat sink. Even the smoothest surface has some level of surface roughness. The roughness of two...
Heat Pipes and Heat Exchangers What is a heat pipe? A heat pipe is a heat transfer device with an extremely high effective thermal conductivity. Heat pipes are evacuated vessels, typically circular in cross section, which are back-filled with a small quantity of...
Heat Sink Bases: a Good Foundation for a Great Solution Heat sinks come in all shapes, sizes, styles, and materials. But a common feature with many heat sinks is the base: the part of the heat sink that contacts the device(s) and supports extra surface area, typically...
Thermal interface material is crucial to every thermal management solution. It’s important to know the characteristics of various thermal interface material types so you’re well equipped to make the right choice for your application. Selecting the Right...
