[hpsdr] Mounting Hermes

[Berndt Josef Wulf]

G'day Kjell,

Can you tell us the a part number and supplier for the thermal adhesive
you used?

73, Berndt
VK5ABN

On Thu, 2012-08-16 at 09:50 +0200, Kjell Karlsen wrote:
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> Hi Frank.
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> When Hermes PCB was constructed, it was designed to be installed both  
> ways. For use with Apollo in the Hammond enclosure (1455Q1601) Apollo is  
> mounted on the bottom for cooling of the PA transistors and Hermes is  
> installed on top with the components facing up. The interface cables are  
> connected to the bottom of Hermes (TX out, RX in, Power in and SPI).
> 
> For use with Abhi´s 15 W PA, Hermes is installed on top with the  
> components facing down. There are provisions for interface connectors on  
> the component side of Hermes for this use. Remember that the SPI connector  
> on top is different from the SPI on bottom (imaged)!
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> For better cooling of the ADC, I am using a small Heat Sink (Fisher PN:  
> ICK SMD E 15 SA or equivalent) fastened to the top of the ADC using dual  
> sided heat transfer tape or glue. This seems to be sufficient for cooling  
> even with 7 receivers running. I hope Phil can confirm this?
> 
> 73, Kjell
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> På Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:56:47 +0200, skrev FRANCIS CARCIA  
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