Data centers are mostly managed by overly conservative thermal management approaches [1]. The typical thermal solution for data centers is perimeter computer room air handlers (CRAH). The traditional cooling method includes supplying air through raised floor plenum that is blown by the CRAH blowers, and the chassis fans, typically located at the rear end of the IT equipment, … [Read more...]
The Problem with Effective Thermal Conductivity
Simply stated, the problem with the use of volume weighted, effective thermal conductivity, kvw, in the thermal modeling of a printed circuit board (PCB), is inaccuracy. In this paper, we show how using kvw can lead to serious errors in the prediction of PCB temperatures. We recommend two, related, alternative procedures that provide greater … [Read more...]
A Brief Overview of Thermal Management in Printed Electronics
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles to appear in Electronics Cooling addressing emerging areas for electronics thermal management. Printed electronics (PE) is one of the key enabling technologies of many electronic products that we take for granted today, not just in functional feasibility but also in cost that seems to be on a continuous downward trend. … [Read more...]
SEMI-THERM 33 2017 Exhibits Highlights – Part 2
Editor’s Note: This is the 2nd of a two-part summary from SEMI-THERM 33. Click here for Part 1. SEMI-THERM 33 concluded last week at Silicon Valley, CA and Electronics Cooling was the only media and content provider present on the exhibit floor. We take this opportunity to thank our readers and contributors who stopped by our booth to learn about our plans for this year … [Read more...]
SEMI-THERM 33 2017 Exhibits Highlights – Part 1
SEMI-THERM 33 concluded last week at Silicon Valley, CA and Electronics Cooling was the only media and content provider present on the exhibit floor. We take this opportunity to thank our readers and contributors who stopped by our booth to learn about our plans for this year including 2017 Thermal Live! We are so pleased to know that many of you like our content, our new … [Read more...]
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