The Basics of Thermal Management

Solutions to control and manage heat in electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards are used by all of the world’s largest OEMs across all major industries. The thermal output from a component depends on the component characteristics and purpose, the current draw, and the voltage used, as well as other environmental situations. Several techniques are available for managing how heat is transferred away from a sensitive component including the use of different materials, adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. Thermal-management products offer technological answers to industry’s thermal-management problems.