When selecting a sensor, one should consider whether the environment in which it is to be used will cause a measurement error. As part of this series on thermocouples, this article discusses a few environmental effects that can alter the structure of the materials that make up a thermocouple and thereby affect their accuracy. This degradation of thermocouple accuracy is … [Read more...]
Hydraulic and Thermal Characteristics of a Double-Sided Cold Plate – Part 2
Tesla Tear Down, CFD Validation, and Machine Learning to Determine the Performance Limit This study investigates the hydraulic and thermal characteristics of the TESLA AUTOPILOT HW2.5 MODEL 3 Y, which features a double-sided cold plate with PCBs attached on both sides. We present a step-by-step teardown process of the unit, measuring internal dimensions, fin locations, … [Read more...]
Simulation of Solder Fatigue Effects on Typical BGA Package due to Material and Temperature Variations – Part 1
Abstract The past two decades have seen many approaches to solder fatigue and solder joint life published. This subject has proved difficult as various failure mechanisms are proposed and examined. While these theoretical bases are discussed, it often leaves the end developer in a difficult situation as to how to apply an accurate simulation approach to fatigue failure for a … [Read more...]
A New Patented Approach to Diffusion Bonding Offers Speed and Improved Process Control
An innovative process is reducing diffusion bonding time of aluminum and aluminum alloys by up to 50%, energy use by 30%, and improving quality. Contract manufacturers and design engineers in the aerospace, semiconductor, high-power electronics, and energy industries have been turning to diffusion bonded metals to produce new cutting-edge innovations. Diffusion bonding is … [Read more...]
Pfannenberg USA Introduces PTF 1200 High CFM Top-Mounted Filter Fan
Lancaster, NY – Pfannenberg, Inc., a global leader in thermal management and signaling technologies, proudly introduces the PTF 1200, an industry leading high CFM top-mounted filter fan designed to redefine cooling solutions for various industries. This compact yet powerful innovation boasts an unimpeded airflow rate of up to 589 CFM, making it a game-changer in the realm of … [Read more...]
