Advanced Thermal Solutions has released its latest white paper, “Air Flow Measurement in Electronic Systems.” The paper is one in a series of white papers designed to inform and educate thermal professionals on best practice in thermal management. The white paper covers such topics as, why the direct measurement of system air flow is necessary in thermal management, the role of … [Read more...]
Series of Papers Illustrate Use of Thermal Simulation Technology in Design
NMB Technologies Corporation introduces a new series of informational engineering papers on how thermal simulation can aid, not only in the design of a system, but in anticipating the behavior of cooling components. In looking at the selection process of cooling components, in particular axial cooling fans, the first step for the engineer is to estimate the required airflow … [Read more...]
Fan and Filter Units Prevent Hot Spots
Rittal’s TopTherm fan-and-filter units are a synthesis of radial and axial fan technologies that deliver a combination of high pressure stability and large volume air flows. Unique to this fan technology, the air outlet direction is diagonal to the outside rather than in the fan's axial direction. This approach favors an even distribution of air in the enclosure or housing, and … [Read more...]
Lowering a Notebook CPU Temperature Using a Dual-Tunnel Blower
Figure 1. Side by side comparison of blower technologies. Introduction Notebook computers on the market today may be classified in three categories. In the first category are the super slim and powerful notebooks such as the ThinkPad X300. In the second are the slim and light netbooks such as the ASUS Eee PC, and in the third are the high-end mobile workstations for … [Read more...]
Visualization of air flows in electronics systems
The three-dimensional shape and irregular nature of electronic component topologies on air-cooled Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) give rise to complex air flow patterns that have been well documented [1]. Even laminar flows over relatively simple shapes, such as cubical metal blocks simulating electronic components, often exhibit multi-dimensional flow phenomena that include … [Read more...]
