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What is Cold Junction Compensation in Thermocouples?

What is Cold Junction Compensation in Thermocouples?

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


Designing with a Heat Sink for Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance

Designing with a Heat Sink for Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance

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


Characterizing LED Performance with a Frequency Response Analyzer and Line Injector

Characterizing LED Performance with a Frequency Response Analyzer and Line Injector

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.


PCB Thermal Management Techniques

PCB Thermal Management Techniques

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


Major Causes of High Temperatures on PCBs

Major Causes of High Temperatures on PCBs

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


What Is Joule Heating? Producing Heat with Electric Current

What Is Joule Heating? Producing Heat with Electric Current

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


How to Keep a Power Transistor Cool Using a Heat Sink

How to Keep a Power Transistor Cool Using a Heat Sink

Handling heat in electronics. Which components create heat, which components suffer from heat. Basics of heatsinking.