“Cool” Materials for Cooling Devices

“Cool” Materials for Cooling Devices

Modern electronic devices, due to the increase of power density, require more and more efficient thermal systems to maintain their operating temperatures at a satisfactory level. On one side, the market imposes to reduce size and costs; on the other side, traditional...
The anodization of a heat sink

The anodization of a heat sink

Anodization of heat sink In some cases, a surface treatment on the aluminum heat sink is required by the application. This article will focus on the most common treatment used in thermal management: anodization. Following a list of different solutions, we will talk...
Technologies for heat sink manufacturing

Technologies for heat sink manufacturing

  Heat sinks for cooling power electronic devices are usually made of aluminium. This metal is the best material in terms of different parameters, such as thermal conductivity, weight, cost, availability on the market, and machinability. There are different...