A journalist's recent visit to a secret Hong Kong Bitcoin mining facility reveals some of the newer cooling techniques in use to keep server temperatures from skyrocketing. Introduced in 2009, Bitcoin is an open-source peer-to-peer electronic payment method generated through the process of “mining,” in which computers are awarded bitcoins for finding the solution to specific … [Read more...]
Boron Nitride Filler for Thermally Conductive Dielectric Plastic Compounds
Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials has released its new CarboTherm boron nitride thermal management fillers for use in thermally conductive, dielectric plastic compounds. The new boron nitride fillers will be on display December 10-11 at the Compounding World Forum 2013 in Philadelphia, Penn., USA. “Boron nitride, unlike other ceramics, is soft and non-abrading, enabling longer … [Read more...]
New Dispensable Thermal Pads Offer Improved Heat Management, Greater Application Potential
Dow Corning, a developer of silicon-based technology, has introduced new Dow Corning Dispensable Thermal Pads for use in LED, data server, telecommunications equipment and transportation thermal management applications. “Compared to traditional fabricated thermal pads, new Dow Corning Dispensable Thermal Pads offer the potential for broader design latitudes, simplified … [Read more...]
Thermal Facts & Fairy Tales: How Useful Are Heat Sink Correlations for Design Purposes?
Clemens J.M. Lasance Guest Editor, Philips Research Emeritus, Consultant at SomelikeitCool I assume everybody agrees with the fact that it is pointless to devote precious space in this magazine to highlight again all problems related to thermal management of electronic products and systems, so let’s start right away. An important way of reducing the temperature in an optimal … [Read more...]
Patent for Heat Spreader for IC Package, and IC Package Clamper Having the Heat Spreader
The U.S Patent and Trademark Office has awarded patent No. 8, 587,947, “Heat Spreader for IC Package, and IC Package Clamper Having the Heat Spreader” to Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd. of Japan. According to background information supplied by the inventors, “there are proposed various heat spreaders for spreading heat generated from an IC chip mounted on an IC … [Read more...]
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