[hpsdr] Hot parts

[Neal Campbell K3NC]

Any recommendations for the heat sink?

Neal Campbell K3NC
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On May 31, 2007, at 10:01 AM, FRANCIS CARCIA wrote:

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> Hi All,
> I was just looking at the A/D pc board layout. At work we usuall  
> put a blob ot thermal epoxy under hot parts to sink heat to a  
> thermal plane on the surface of the pc board. Usually the part is  
> mounted over a small hole so the epoxy can be injected under the  
> part die.
> You guys building your own boards may consider a thermal transfer  
> pad under the part to cool it down a bit.
> The part is rated to work at 70 degree C ambient but hot parts die  
> young.
> I think I will glue a hunk of copper to the top of my part. frank
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