Latest Cooling Technical Articles

Learn about different temperature sensors, namely: thermistors, thermocouples, RTDs (resistive temperature detectors),…

Learn about different temperature sensors, namely: thermistors, thermocouples, RTDs (resistive temperature detectors), analog thermometer ICs and digital thermometer ICs.

Learn about the aging behavior of resistors and amplifiers using temperature calculations and the Arrhenius equation to…

Learn about the aging behavior of resistors and amplifiers using temperature calculations and the Arrhenius equation to understand resistor drift, resistor stability, and op-amp drift.

Learn about the theory behind cold junction compensation in thermocouples using the Seebeck voltage, reference tables,…

Learn about the theory behind cold junction compensation in thermocouples using the Seebeck voltage, reference tables, and by finding the hot junction temperature.

Watch the thermal measurement, junction-to-case thermal resistance, in action as we use it to calculate the thermal…

Watch the thermal measurement, junction-to-case thermal resistance, in action as we use it to calculate the thermal considerations for a given system.

Learn about an important thermal metric for designing the interface between an IC package and a heat sink.

Learn about an important thermal metric for designing the interface between an IC package and a heat sink.

In this article, we’ll look at additional applications of pressure sensors in mechanical ventilation.

In this article, we’ll look at additional applications of pressure sensors in mechanical ventilation.

Learn about the basics of mechanical ventilation in terms of subsystems, control loops, and algorithms.

Learn about the basics of mechanical ventilation in terms of subsystems, control loops, and algorithms.

This application note series explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable…

This application note series explores the measurement of the dynamic resistance of an LED and how to create a usable SPICE model from the data.

This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for…

This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for removing excess heat from a PCB.

This article discusses the major causes of high temperatures on PCBs that cause failure and damage to the board itself.

This article discusses the major causes of high temperatures on PCBs that cause failure and damage to the board itself.

Joule heating, also known as ohmic heating, is used to directly heat water with electric current.

Joule heating, also known as ohmic heating, is used to directly heat water with electric current.

How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?

How does temperature affect the output of a voltage reference? What is a temperature coefficient specification?

This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.

This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.

Circuit board stacks of four or more layers often have through vias that attach to pads on layers where there is no…

Circuit board stacks of four or more layers often have through vias that attach to pads on layers where there is no electrical connection. Should those non-function pads stay, or should they go? This article presents the problem and provides resources.

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET…

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET operation.

No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!

No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!

Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to…

Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to easily fit the boards in the standard assembly or inspection machines.

A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or…

A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or humidity or both.

Use Cypress Solar-Powered BLE Sensors, an Arduino UNO, and an HM10 BLE module to make your own multi-node temperature and…

Use Cypress Solar-Powered BLE Sensors, an Arduino UNO, and an HM10 BLE module to make your own multi-node temperature and humidity monitor and display.