Thursday, July 24, 2014

Aluminum Heatsinks

What Are Aluminum Heatsinks? Electronic devices and circuits have transformed our way of living that no sane person would have ever had thought of. It might seem hard to imagine a day going by without requiring to use such devices. Homes, offices, and schools need electronic devices for everyday operations.

Although there are many benefits of using electronics, they would never have become probable if not for this small part called a heatsink. A heatsink allows for electronic to be used for long hours without overheating.

The most popular heatsinks are aluminum heatsinks. As the name suggests, aluminum heatsinks are manufactured out of aluminum alloys. Furthermore, aluminum alloys give higher temperature resistance than other alloys. Copper heatsinks are said to give better and faster heat conductivity than aluminum heatsinks but they are more costly. This is one of the chief reasons for the popularity of aluminum-based heatsinks.

As times go on, companies have established variations of aluminum-based heatsinks. The most popular heatsink is the 6063-T5. It has an electrical resistivity of 3.16e-006 ohm-cm, a heat capacity of 0.9 J/g-C, and a thermal conductivity of 209 W/m-K. It is cooled from hot working and artificially aged at elevated temperature.

In terms of providing higher thermal conductivity, the 1050A is the enhanced option. Its thermal conductivity is at 229 W/m-K. This type is used in most cable sheathings because of its outstanding corrosion resistance. Another more commonly used type is the 6061. Its heat-resistance capability is at 193 W/m-K.

Aluminum heatsinks rank third in terms of heat productivity, next to copper and silver. Nevertheless, aside from being the most profitable, they are the most versatile. Owing to them being lighter in weight, they are easier to work with than copper and silver based heatsinks.

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