Applications Thermal management (electronics)

1 applications

1.1 personal computers
1.2 soldering
1.3 batteries

applications
personal computers

due recent technological developments , public interest, retail heat sink market has reached all-time high. in 2000s, cpus produced emitted more , more heat earlier, escalating requirements quality cooling systems.

overclocking has meant greater cooling needs, , inherently hotter chips meant more concerns enthusiast. efficient heat sinks vital overclocked computer systems because higher microprocessor s cooling rate, faster computer can operate without instability; generally, faster operation leads higher performance. many companies compete offer best heat sink pc overclocking enthusiasts. prominent aftermarket heat sink manufacturers include: aero cool, foxconn, thermalright, thermaltake, swiftech, , zalman.

soldering

temporary heat sinks used while soldering circuit boards, preventing excessive heat damaging sensitive nearby electronics. in simplest case, means partially gripping component using heavy metal crocodile clip or similar clamp. modern semiconductor devices, designed assembled reflow soldering, can tolerate soldering temperatures without damage. on other hand, electrical components such magnetic reed switches can malfunction if exposed higher powered soldering irons, practice still in use.

batteries

in battery used electric vehicles, nominal battery performance specified working temperatures somewhere in +20 °c +30 °c range; however, actual performance can deviate substantially if battery operated @ higher or, in particular, lower temperatures, electric cars have heating , cooling batteries.