The article explains what a heatsink is, how it works, and why it is so important in electronic and automotive systems. It describes different types of heatsinks – passive, active, and liquid – and shows where they are used. Proper cooling affects the performance, stability, and lifespan of components, and choosing the right heatsink is crucial for reliable device operation.
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- Thyristors
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Electro-insulated Modules
- Electro-insulated Modules | VISHAY (IR)
- Electro-insulated Modules | INFINEON (EUPEC)
- Electro-insulated Modules | Semikron
- Electro-insulated Modules | POWEREX
- Electro-insulated Modules | IXYS
- Electro-insulated Modules | POSEICO
- Electro-insulated Modules | ABB
- Electro-insulated Modules | TECHSEM
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- Bridge Rectifiers
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Transistors
- Transistors | GeneSiC
- SiC MOSFET Modules | Mitsubishi
- SiC MOSFET Modules | STARPOWER
- Module SiC MOSFET ABB’s
- IGBT Modules | MITSUBISHI
- Transistor Modules | MITSUBISHI
- MOSFET Modules | MITSUBISHI
- Transistor Modules | ABB
- IGBT Modules | POWEREX
- IGBT Modules | INFINEON (EUPEC)
- Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor elements
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- Gate Drivers
- Power Blocks
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- Electrical Transducers
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Passive components (capacitors, resistors, fuses, filters)
- Resistors
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Fuses
- Miniature Fuses for electronic circuits - ABC & AGC Series
- Tubular Fast-acting Fuses
- Time-delay Fuse Links with GL/GG & AM characteristics
- Ultrafast Fuse Links
- Fast-acting Fuses (British & American standard)
- Fast-acting Fuses (European standard)
- Traction Fuses
- High-voltage Fuse Links
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- Capacitors
- EMI Filters
- Supercapacitors
- Power surge protection
- TEMPEST emission revealing filters
- Surge arrester
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Relays and Contactors
- Relays and Contactors - Theory
- 3-Phase AC Semiconductor Relays
- DC Semiconductor Relays
- Controllers, Control Systems and Accessories
- Soft Starters and Reversible Relays
- Electromechanical Relays
- Contactors
- Rotary Switches
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Single-Phase AC Semiconductor Relays
- AC ONE PHASE RELAYS 1 series| D2425 | D2450
- One phase semiconductor AC relays CWA and CWD series
- One phase semiconductor AC relays CMRA and CMRD series
- One phase semiconductor AC relays - PS series
- Double and quadruple semiconductor AC relays - D24 D, TD24 Q, H12D48 D series
- One phase semiconductor relays - gn series
- Ckr series single phase solid state relays
- One phase AC semiconductor relays for DIN bus - ERDA I ERAA series
- 150A AC single phase relays
- Rail Mountable Solid State Relays With Integrated Heat Sink - ENDA, ERDA1 / ERAA1 series
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- Single-Phase AC Semiconductor Relays for PCBs
- Interface Relays
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- Cores and Other Inductive Components
- Heatsinks, Varistors, Thermal Protection
- Fans
- Air Conditioning, Accessories for Electrical Cabinets, Coolers
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Batteries, Chargers, Buffer Power Supplies and Inverters
- Batteries, Chargers - Theoretical Description
- Modular Li-ion Battery Building Blocks, Custom Batteries, BMS
- Batteries
- Battery Chargers and Accessories
- Uninterruptible Power Supply and Buffer Power Supplies
- Inverters and Photovoltaic Equipments
- Energy storage
- Fuel cells
- Lithium-ion batteries
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Automatics
- Spiralift Lifts
- Futaba Drone Parts
- Limit Switches, Microswitches
- Sensors, Transducers
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Infrared Thermometers (Pyrometers)
- IR-TE Series - Water-proof Palm-sized Radiation Thermometer
- IR-TA Series - Handheld Type Radiation Thermometer
- IR-H Series - Handheld Type Radiation Thermometer
- IR-BA Series - High-speed Compact Radiation Thermometer
- IR-FA Series - Fiber Optic Radiation Thermometer
- IR-BZ Series - Compact Infrared Thermometers
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- Counters, Time Relays, Panel Meters
- Industrial Protection Devices
- Light and Sound Signalling
- Thermographic Camera
- LED Displays
- Control Equipments
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Cables, Litz wires, Conduits, Flexible connections
- Wires
- Cable feedthroughs and couplers
- Litz wires
- Cables for extreme applications
- Sleevings
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Braids
- Flat Braids
- Round Braids
- Very Flexible Flat Braids
- Very Flexible Round Braids
- Cylindrical Cooper Braids
- Cylindrical Cooper Braids and Sleevings
- Flexible Earthing Connections
- PCV Insulated Copper Braids (temp. up to 85C)
- Flat Aluminium Braids
- Junction Set - Braids and Tubes
- Steel Braids
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- Traction Equipment
- Cable Terminals
- Flexible Insulated Busbars
- Flexible Multilayer Busbars
- Cable Duct Systems
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