Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are critical to maintaining the safety and functionality of heat-generating components within an electronic device. The thermal energy generated by the device components must be removed from the ambient environment, or else the device and its surroundings are at risk of failure. Key properties of thermal interface materials include high thermal […]
Thermal interface materials provide a pathway to transfer heat between two surfaces, preventing harm to the infrastructure of the device at hand. Surfaces include a heat-generating component and a heat dissipator, like a heat sink. The materials and components involved will determine the most compatible thermal interface material. For example, a central processing unit would […]
When working with applications that require liquid thermal interface materials such as thermal gel, understanding the properties of that material is essential in a means to expand the longevity of the application at hand. If these technical specifications are overlooked without careful scrutiny, it could have immediate and/or latent implications on your project – and […]
When working with a central processing unit (CPU), it’s important to consider the specifications around a heat sink that’s suitable for your unique application. Many times, thermal interface material is needed to ensure that all materials involved are thermally compatible with each other. What is a thermal interface material? Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are typically […]
What are Phase Change Materials (PCM)?A phase change material is a term used for any material that both absorbs and releases heat as it changes physical state, such as from a solid to a liquid, and vice-versa. As an output for this reaction, the material will typically become either warmer or cooler depending on the […]