Learn about the theory behind cold junction compensation in thermocouples using the Seebeck voltage, reference tables, and by finding the hot junction temperature.
August 21, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar
Watch the thermal measurement, junction-to-case thermal resistance, in action as we use it to calculate the thermal considerations for a given system.
December 31, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
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.
October 28, 2019 by Steve Sandler
This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for removing excess heat from a PCB.
October 06, 2019 by Amos Kingatua
This article discusses the major causes of high temperatures on PCBs that cause failure and damage to the board itself.
September 02, 2019 by Amos Kingatua
Joule heating, also known as ohmic heating, is used to directly heat water with electric current.
June 18, 2019 by Michael Wieckowski
Handling heat in electronics. Which components create heat, which components suffer from heat. Basics of heatsinking.
August 24, 2015 by Benjamin Crabtree
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