When developing a heat sink or chassis for electronics cooling, many factors need to be considered in order to create the best thermal management solution. One of those factors is the material. Whether you use copper, aluminum, or an advanced material, your material choice will have a profound impact on if your solution can do the job and meets your project budget. Here at ATS, our engineers have selected some helpful resources to help you in your selecting the best material for your next project. Just click the following links and videos to see this information:
Articles
- Which material offers the best thermal conductivity for heat sinks and thermal management applications? (part 1 of 2) – ATS Blog Post
- Which material offers the best thermal conductivity for heat sinks and thermal management applications? (part 2 of 2) – ATS Blog Post
- Comparing the Impact of Different Heat Sink Materials on Cooling Performance – Study Published in EDN
Webinars
Heat Sink Materials: Choices and Tradeoffs by ATS and Dr. Carl Zweben