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Performance evaluation and reliability of thermal vias

B.S. McCoy, +1 more
- Vol. 2, pp 1250-1256
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In this paper, a high-yield design approach for surface mount power packages utilizing PWB thermal vias, elastomeric material and heatsinks was established to meet cooling and producibility requirements.
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Establish a high-yield design approach for surface mount power packages utilizing PWB thermal vias, elastomeric material and heatsinks. A feasibility study proved that the thermal via concept could be implemented to meet cooling and producibility requirements. Reliability testing demonstrated negligible thermal path degradation for a 15-year life equivalent in airborne environment.

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A review of thermal management in power converters with thermal vias

TL;DR: In this paper, a thorough literature review of the design and analysis of thermal vias in PCBs for thermal management of devices in power electronics converters is presented, based on the conclusions drawn from the available literature and practical manufacturing guidelines, four different via patterns for a single power device are selected and their thermal performances are studied.
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Performance comparison of thermal interface materials for power electronics applications

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