3M™ Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad
5590H
Product Description
3M™ Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H is a soft acrylic based pad designed to provide a preferential
heat transfer path away from heat generating components. Because of its softness, 3M Interface Pad 5590H can
decrease the load to integrated circuit chips during compression, and provides good tack to many surfaces. These
properties lead to a high performance non-silicone based thermal pad. 3M Interface Pad 5590H is a higher thermal
conductivity and somewhat firmer acrylic thermal pad, versus 3M Interface Pad 5589H.
• Good softness and conformability to non-flat surfaces.
• Excellent compressive stress relaxation.
• High thermal conductivity.
• UL94 V-O certified (File No. E176845).
• Good surface tack leads to low thermal resistance at surface.
• Non-silicone acrylic elastomer.
• Good dielectric performance.
• Excellent durability for long term thermal conductivity and electric insulation stability.
Technical Data January 2015
Product Construction
Thermally conductive firm acrylic elastomer (very low tack) surface
Thermally conductive soft acrylic elastomer (low tack) core
Film liner (Roll type: Film on firm layer)
Dielectric Data
100MHz 500MHz 1GHz
Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric
constant tangent constant tangent constant tangent
5590H e tan d e tan d e tan d
1.0mm t 5.7 0.03 5.5 0.024 5.4 0.024
(2)
3M™ Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Typical Physical Properties and Performance Characteristics
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for
specification purposes.
Duration (hrs) Initial 500 1000 2000
Thermal Conductivity (W/m-K) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Hardness (Asker C) 30 33 33 34
Appearance — No effect No effect No effect
3M™ Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Heat Stability
Aged at 110°C in high temperature chamber.
Property Method Value
3M™ Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Color — Light grey / White
Thickness (mm)** 5 mm dia. dial gauge 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5
Thermal Conductivity (W/m-K) 3M method 3.0
Flammability UL94 V-O
Density (g/cm3, @ 25°C) JIS K6249 2.1
Hardness Asker C 30 (data for conformable layer)
Shore 00* 60
Volume Resistivity (
Ω
-cm) JIS K6249 2.7 x 1012
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) JIS K6249 33
Note: * Shore 00 test method results are based on a 6mm thick sample. Results will vary with sample thickness. Sample tested to soft layer side of the pad.
**Tolerances of 1 mm and 1.5 mm = +/-10%, 0.5 mm +/- 0.1 mm.
3M™ Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
UL Rating In Service Temperature Resistance
Short Term
(Hours-Days)
110-130°C
UL94 V-0
Long Term
(Weeks-Months)
90-100°C
(3)
3M™ Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Shelf Life
3M™ Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H shelf life is 12 months from date of manufacture when stored
at room temperature conditions (20-25°C & 50%RH ) and in the products original packaging.
An attribute of the product that can vary with storage is the cosmetic appearance of the material. Slight yellowing may
occur and is considered normal for these type of products. Within the shelf life period, liner release can gradually change
and should be considered to ensure robust end use and processing. Gradual liner release changes that are within the liner
release specification for the shelf life period noted are typical for these products.
Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests or
experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.
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and suitable for user’s method of application.
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