INDEX PRINT INTRODUCTION The function of a heatsink is to increase the surface area available for the transfer of heat from a component or device thereby increasing the amount of heat that can be dissipated. The following products/services are available: 1 A range of Standard heatsinks and accessories which permit optimum flexibility in the design of Electrical and Electronic equipment requiring heatsink applications. EQUATION 1 Thus Where The main factors to consider when selecting a heatsink are:- PD = PD = Tj = Ta = Ojc = 2 Custom designed heatsinks. We have facilities available which enable us to provide design and manufacturing of custom and specialised heatsinks to your requirements. HEATSINK SELECTION 2 Ocs = Osa = Tj - Ta Ojc + Ocs + Osa Power dissipation (W) Max allowable junction temp (C) (specified by device manufacturer) Ambient temperature (C) Thermal resistance junction to case (C/W) (specified by device manufacturer) Thermal resistance, case to heatsink (C/W) Thermal resistance, heatsinks to ambient air (C/W) The maximum value for thermal resistance heatsink to air (sa) is usually determined by rearranging equation 1 to the following: 1 Geometry EQUATION 2 2 Thermal Resistance Osa = 3 Cost Defining the necessary heatsink performance. In order to calculate the maximum acceptable thermal resistance for the heatsink so that the device being cooled does not overheat it is first necessary to define the thermal parameters under which it is to operate. The basic equation for thermal equilibrium is:Temperature difference across the system Power dissipated = Sum of all the thermal resistance in the heat flow path. Thermal Performance of any heatsink is influenced by many factors and for this reason all performance figures quoted should be treated as indicative only. It is recommended that the effectiveness of any heatsink is tested in the specific operating environment in which it will be subjected. Tj - Ta - (Ojc + Ocs) PD The result of the above equation provides a thermal resistance value which must be equalled or bettered by the heatsink selected. EXAMPLE A semi-conductor device is to be operated with its junction temperature not exceeding 80C whilst dissipating 16 watts to ambient air at a temperature of40C. The thermal resistance, junction to case, is specified by the manufacturer as 1.25C/W and the thermal resistance, case to sink (using an insulating washer and thermally conductive compound) is taken as 0.50C/W. Osa = 80 - 40 - (1.25 + 0.50) 16 = 0.75C/W The heatsink therefore must have a thermal resistance which does not exceed 0.75C/W. INDEX G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N MATERIAL Aluminium Alloy to BS1474 6063, T6. PRINT 3 INSTALL ATION NOTCHES For heatsink lengths up to 87.5mm one single notch in each flange centrally along its length. DIMENSIONS Profile Tolerances: All profile dimensions are toleranced within BS1474 and this should be taken into consideration when designing our profiles into your equipment. Further details of specific tolerances can be supplied if required. Length Tolerances: +/- 0.4mm Tighter Tolerances can be offered if required. CL For heatsink lengths from 88mm to 150mm three notches in each flange 38mm apart. SURFACE FINISH Plain Matt black anodised Alocromed Powder Coated 38 Wet spray painted Clear anodised Coloured anodised 38 CL HOLE PAT TERNS Standard hole patterns for popular devices TO3/TO66/TO220 etc. Non standard hole patterns to customers own requirements. STANDARD NOTCH DIMENSIONS 6.4 PERFORMANCE 6.4 Performance figures given are for natural convection operating conditions and are for a 60C temperature rise with a centrally mounted heat source and vertically mounted fins. Under general operating conditions the thermal mounting arrangement of devices is not known and therefore the figures should be used only as a guide to heatsink selection. It is recommended that the effectiveness of any heatsink is confirmed in the specific operating environment in which it will be subjected Some heatsinks have standard solderable pins for flow soldering to circuit boards. Non standard pins and studs can also be fitted. SAFETY CLIPS In some circumstances exposed heatsink surfaces may become very hot. Contact with these surfaces may cause burns damage to skin. FULL RADIUS STUDS AND SOLDERABLE PINS A full range of standard clips are available from stock. INDEX PRINT FORCED AIR COOLING 4 This graph may be used as a guide to determine the Thermal resistance of any extruded section with forced convection. EXAMPLE The thermal resistance of a heatsink is 0.35C/W assume the heatsink is placed in a air velocity of 4m/s. Then 0.35C/W x 0.3 becomes 0.105C/W approx. 1.0 0.9 0.8 MULTIPLICATION FACTOR X0C/W 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 AIR VELOCITY Meters/Second (m/s) Performance figures are shown as an indication of a heatsinks actual performance. It is recommended that the effectiveness of any heatsink is tested in the specific operating environment in which it will be subjected INDEX PRINT CUSTOM DESIGN 5 For those customers that require their own specific heatsink we can offer facilities for design, technical drawing and prototype manufacture. PRODUCT RANGE In addition to our extensive range of heatsinks we manufacture components that are complimentary to the Electronics and Telecommunications Industries. Typical items of this nature include:- MODEM CASES, FRONT & REAR PANELS, ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURES, CHASSIS ETC. MANUFACTURING AND FINISHING FACILITIES FREE ISSUE OR TOTAL SUPPLY CAPACITY. POWDER AND WET SPRAY PAINTING. AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SAW CUTTING. WET SPRAY PAINTING ON PLASTICS. CNC MACHINING, DRILLING AND TAPPING. ALOCROM 1000 AND 1200 FINISHES. PRESSWORK, FORMING AND BENDING. ASSEMBLY WORK BRUSH AND VIBRO DEBURRING. SPECIAL PACKING SULPHURIC AND CHROMIC ANODISING. TOOL AND JIG MAKING. Performance figures are shown as an indication of a heatsinks actual performance. It is recommended that the effectiveness of any heatsink is tested in the specific operating environment in which it will be subjected INDEX PRINT SPRING CLIPS 6 PRODUCT RANGE Using our spring clips to fix plastic packages eg. TO220 and TO3P type devices offers several advantages over conventional methods: OPTIMISES THERMAL TRANSFER. SAVES TIME. ENABLES SINGLE SUPPLY SOURCE FOR HEATSINKS AND CLIPS. SAVES COST. REDUCES INVENTORY. SEE BOARD MOUNTING SERIES FOR MORE DETAILS. Performance figures are shown as an indication of a heatsinks actual performance. It is recommended that the effectiveness of any heatsink is tested in the specific operating environment in which it will be subjected PRINT INDEX SPRING CLIPS CLIP 01 CLIP 02 7 CLIP 03 CLIP REF HEATSINKS PPN PP PPB PPT CLIP 04 CLIP 05 PPD CLIP 06 CLIP REF HEATSINKS DOUBLE CLIP (2 X CLIP 05) FOR USE WITH PRESSED ALUMINIUM LOUVRE SINKS 921 AB PPM PPM PPR PPR 921 AB Performance figures are shown as an indication of a heatsinks actual performance. It is recommended that the effectiveness of any heatsink is tested in the specific operating environment in which it will be subjected