The global market for Electronic Thermal Management is forecast to reach $8.6 billion by 2015, according to market research company Electronics.ca Publications. Factors driving growth include developments in technology and marked increase in the production of miniaturized microprocessors. Further, increased use of mobile devices is likely to impact market growth.
In the wake of growing sophistication and functionality of a variety of electronics systems, thermal management has assumed an important role in the management of costs associated with product development and time required for market release. Today’s printed circuit boards need efficient thermal management solutions, such as thermoelectric coolers and heat sinks to control rising power densities.