Your Thermal Interface Material Questions Answered
Thermal Interface Materials provide a simple solution to a sometimes complex problem - and complex problems come with complex questions! Find out everything you need to know about TIM and how we can help solve these issues in our easy to use Q&A's and search for answers too.
- How to stop PCB components getting too hot
- When should I use a heat sink?
- How do heat sinks work?
- How to install a heat sink?
- What are Thermal Interface Materials?
- Are Thermal Interface Materials electrically insulating?
- How to fill an air gap on a heat sink
- How can I improve the performance of a heat sink?
- What is a Thermal Gap Filler?
- What is the difference between a Gap Pad and a Void Filler?
- When should I consider outgassing and is outgassing data available for Thermal Interface Materials?
- What is the shelf life for Thermal Interface Materials?
- What thicknesses of Void or Gap fillers are available?
- What Thermal Interface Material is the most thermally conductive?
- For Thermal Interface Materials what is the manufacturing tolerance of the overall thickness?
- For TIM materials what is the difference between Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Impedance?
- For Thermal Interface Materials what standard is used for the test information for thermal conductivity, hardness and breakdown voltage?
- Are TIM materials such as Void Fillers or Gap Pads available with an adhesive?
- What is meant when a Void or Gap Filler is described as "naturally tacky"?
- Is a Void or Gap Filler repositionable?
- When subject to regular heat cycles will a Void or Gap Filler become harder or softer?
- Why are Thermal Interface Materials important?
- What is the maximum and minimum operating temperature of Thermal Interface Materials?
- I am finding applying a liquid thermal paste difficult and messy, are there alternatives?
- Are there any Thermal Interface Materials that also offer EMI / RFI shielding?
- Where can I get a specific size Gap or Void Filler gasket?
