Heat-sink-attachment methods optimize thermal performance

Focus:

System configuration, board assembly, and thermal needs influence choice of heatsink attachment option

What you’ll learn:

• How to select a method of heatsink attachment
• How to select a thermal interface material
• How to account for influence of contact pressure on thermal resistannce of interface materials

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Author & Publication:

Christopher Soule Aavid Thermal Technologies Inc , EDN, Sep 21 1999

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