Laird Technologies, Inc. recently launched an enhanced version of its online thermoelectric module (TEM) simulation software tool: AZTEC™. AZTEC selects the optimal TEM(s) for trial from a given set of input variables based on application attributes that the user specifies. The program also contains an analysis worksheet, which simulates how the TEM(s) will function under a … [Read more...]
Software Tool Available for Simulating Cooling Performance of Data Center
Innovative Research, Inc. recently released TileFlow 4.2, a new version of its three-dimensional software tool for simulating cooling performance of data center. TileFlow now allows users to include upflow CRAC units in the data center layouts. For these units, the dimensions, the details of the return and supply openings, the flow rate, and the cooling characteristics are … [Read more...]
Thermal circuit breaker with rotary knob actuator
Schurter’s TA35 thermal circuit breaker series now offers a rotary style actuator. In addition to the classic rocker style, the grip and turn style knob is well-suited for applications where a longer feedback is desired, such as those where gloves are used. The new TA35 rotary switch offer IP 40 protection. The switch and thermal overload protection with positively trip-free … [Read more...]
Textbook covers basic heat transfer theory, practical guidelines
“Heat Transfer: Thermal Management of Electronics,” a reference and textbook by Dr. Younes Shabany, includes both basic heat transfer theory as well as practical guidelines for solving thermal design problems that are common to electronic products. Younes Shabany is with the Advanced Technology Group at Flextronics and also teaches at San Jose State University. The book is … [Read more...]
New heat sink series provide secure attachment with minimum of board real estate
Alpha’s series of heat sinks feature an innovative attachment mechanism. Electronic components have become faster and more compact, generating more heat and increasing thermal densities. This has led to the use of heat sinks of increased size and mass. One of the biggest challenges for thermal/mechanical engineers is mechanically mounting larger heat sinks while minimizing the … [Read more...]
