MH&W International’s Keratherm KL 90 is a highly thermally conductive, double-sided adhesive tape. It provides 1.4 W/mK of thermal conductivity – nearly three times higher than other thermal tapes – for more effective heat transfer from hot components to heat sinks. The new tape’s thermal impedance is 208oC-mm2/W (0.32oK-in2/W). The tape consists of a ceramic-filled acrylic … [Read more...]
Thermal Conductivity of Filled Plastics
Compared to other solid materials, metals are widely known for their superior heat transfer capabilities. However, these capabilities come at the cost of weight, coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch and freedom of design due to manufacturing constraints. Hence, the desire for thermally-conductive plastics. On the other side of the spectrum, we would like to have … [Read more...]