This document provides guidelines for both reporting and using electronic package thermal information generated using JEDEC JESD51 standards. By addressing these two areas, this document can be used as the common basis for discussion between electronic package thermal information suppliers and users. Learn more from TechStreet. … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic Cell Thermal Measurements
Bernie Siegal Thermal Engineering Associates, Inc. Introduction One of the key power generation technologies in the current “green” revolution is the solar photovoltaic cell (SPVC). This unit directly converts solar energy into useful amounts of electrical energy in an increasingly economically-efficient manner. But the SPVC is not a new device – in semiconductor device … [Read more...]
Comparing Liquid Coolants From Both A Thermal And Hydraulic Perspective
In the May 2006 issue the Calculation Corner focused on the comparison of liquid coolants using the Mouromtseff number [1]. For single phase forced convection, Mouromtseff found this figure of merit, Mo, to follow the form where ρ, k, cp, and � represent the density, thermal conductivity, specific heat (at constant pressure) and dynamic viscosity of the fluid. The … [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...]
