Appendix B Thermal Validation
Measuring Local Air Temperature
Measure local component ambient temperature by placing the thermocouple downstream of the component. This method is conservative since it includes heating of the air by the component. The following figure illustrates one method of mounting the thermocouple.
Figure B-4. Measuring Local Air Temperature
Tape thermocouple wire to |
top of component |
Thermocouple |
junction |
Air flow |
PWB |
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