Some like it hot, others do not. And those others for sure include the designers of products that contain electronics. There is a growing need to educate designers who are involved with the undesired side-effects of heat-dissipating components. We often see the following situation. At some moment in time, it is ascertained that a product is getting too hot, and if it turns out … [Read more...]
EMC and Thermal Design Conflicts in a PC
Thermal and EMC design in high-speed digital electronics systems has become a battle of conflicting requirements. Faster switching has led to increased electromagnetic (EM) emissions due to the extended bandwidth of signals. Higher-density components are consuming more power, generating increased EM fields and more heat. Electronics equipment must comply with radiation limits … [Read more...]