Appendix B Thermal Validation
Note Machining a heatsink base reduces the contact area between the heatsink and the electrical component. You can partially compensate for this effect by filling the machined areas with thermal grease. The grease should not contact the thermocouple junction.
Figure B-3. Mounting a Thermocouple Under a Heatsink
Thermocouple junction bonded to component
ISOMETRIC VIEW
Through hole for thermocouple junction clearance (may require removal of fin material)
Also use for alignment guidance during heatsink installation
Machined groove for thermocouple wire routing
Machined groove for thermocouple wire routing
Thermal pad
Heatsink base
HEATSINK BOTTOM VIEW
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