Thermal

Brazed Fin Heat Sinks: Baked to Perfection

Brazed Fin Heat Sinks: Baked to Perfection

Brazing generates solid thermal and mechanical joints for fabricating heat sinks, liquid cold plates, heat exchangers, and chassis. What is Brazing? Brazing is the process of melting a metal between two other pieces of metal in order to join them. Common metals for...
Ducted Versus Bypass Flow

Ducted Versus Bypass Flow

Ducted Versus Bypass Flow Heat sink performance is impacted directly by how air flows through or around the fins of the heat sink. Ducting helps focus air flow through the fins, maximizing how much of the fluid is in direct contact with the fin surface area. This...
We’re a Big Fan of Forced Convection

We’re a Big Fan of Forced Convection

We’re a Big Fan of Forced Convection In the thermal management industry, we are highly concerned with the convection type. Is it natural or is it forced convection? The answer to that question makes a big difference when it comes to designing a cooling solution....
Thermal Design: User Acceptance of Your Product – Part 2

Thermal Design: User Acceptance of Your Product – Part 2

In an earlier blog post, we discuss the importance of user product acceptance. We examined another gaming laptop product review that focused heavily on the thermal management solution and its shortcomings. The high performance laptop heated up in uncomfortable areas...