BWT-100 BWT-100
  • Characterize a variety of heat sink sizes for natural and forced convection cooling
  • Test two heat sinks side-by-side and compare their thermal performance in the same environment
  • An ideal test vehicle for component characterization
  • Test actual or simulated PCBs for thermal and flow distribution

 

 

 


 
BWT-100 is a unique, small benchtop portable wind tunnel for thermal characterization of components, boards and heat sinks. The unit is made of Plexiglas, weighs less than 8 pounds (4 kg) and produces flows up to 400 ft/min (2 m/s). It can be placed horizontally or vertically to adapt to direction-sensitive cooling systems.

The BWT-100 test section is rear accessed and accommodates a removable test plate for mounting of the test specimens. In another version of the test plate, insulated heat slugs are provided for heat sink characterization tests. Four small DC muffin fans can be individually controlled to generate the flow inside the BWT-100.

The test section is flush-mounted to the base of the BWT-100 to eliminate any flow disturbances. Instrument ports are provided on the front panel of the unit for placement of temperature, velocity and pressure sensors.

Sensors to measure the flow parameters are also supplied by ATS as optional accessories.
 
Velocity Range: 0 to 2 m/s (0-400 ft/min)
Length: 22.75 in (58 cm)
Depth: 3 in (7.5 cm)
Width: 10.75 in (27 cm)
Weight: 8 lbs. (4 kg)