Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Thermal Device Type | Profile | Body Material | Device Used On | Construction | Fin Orientation | Thermal Resistance | Approvals (V) | Height | Width | Finish | Diameter | Color | Additional Features | Packing Method | Weight | Length | Power (Rated) |
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Wakefield Thermal Solutions |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
0.339 in (8.6 mm) |
0.252 in (6.4 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
820 mg |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
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Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Extruded |
0.4 in (10.16 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Tin/Nickel |
Gray |
Tape and Reel, 13 in |
1.03 in (26.16 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Transistor |
Clip |
27.3 Ω |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Clip |
Transverse |
27.3 Ω |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.57 in (14.48 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Fin |
Transverse |
16.7 Ω |
1.18 in (29.97 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
1 in (25.4 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Copper |
Fin |
Longitudinal |
15 Ω |
0.4 in (10.16 mm) |
0.315 in (8 mm) |
Tin |
Gray |
Tape and Reel, 13 in |
0.9 in (22.86 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Copper |
20.3 Ω |
0.866 in (22 mm) |
0.433 in (11 mm) |
Tin |
0.866 in (22 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Fin |
Longitudinal |
32 Ω |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.52 in (13.21 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Fin |
Longitudinal |
15.6 Ω |
0.7 in (17.78 mm) |
0.375 in (9.52 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
1.75 in (44.45 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Fin |
Transverse |
24.4 Ω |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.52 in (13.21 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Fin |
Transverse |
25.9 Ω |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.375 in (9.52 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.52 in (13.21 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Copper |
Fin |
18 Ω |
0.4 in (10.16 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Tin |
1.03 in (26.16 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Copper |
Clip |
Transverse |
19.7 Ω |
0.848 in (21.54 mm) |
0.515 in (13.08 mm) |
Tin |
0.52 in (13.21 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Slide On |
Folded Back |
21.6 Ω |
0.69 in (17.53 mm) |
0.355 in (9.02 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.86 in (21.84 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Fin |
13.4 Ω |
1.18 in (29.97 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.942 in (23.93 mm) |
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|
Wakefield-vette |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Fin |
Folded Back |
0.402 in (10.2 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
1.031 in (26.2 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Copper |
Transverse |
20.8 Ω |
0.7 in (17.78 mm) |
0.375 in (9.52 mm) |
Tin |
0.52 in (13.2 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Transistor |
Fin |
Transverse |
13.2 Ω |
1 in (25.4 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
1.48 in (37.59 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Clip |
Transverse |
27.3 Ω |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.5 in (12.7 mm) |
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|
Boyd |
Heat Sink |
U |
Aluminium |
Fin |
Transverse |
32 Ω |
0.75 in (19.05 mm) |
0.25 in (6.35 mm) |
Anodized |
Black |
0.52 in (13.21 mm) |
Heat sinks are passive cooling devices that are used to dissipate heat generated by electronic components such as CPUs, GPUs, and power amplifiers. They work by increasing the surface area available for heat dissipation, allowing heat to be transferred more efficiently from the component to the surrounding air.
Heat sinks come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including finned heat sinks, pin fin heat sinks, and heat pipes. They are typically made of aluminum or copper, which have high thermal conductivity and good heat dissipation properties.
Heat sinks are mounted directly onto the electronic component using thermal interface material, such as thermal paste or thermal pads. The thermal interface material fills any gaps between the heat sink and the component, ensuring efficient heat transfer.
Heat sinks offer several advantages over other types of cooling devices. They are passive, which means they do not require any additional power to operate. They are also highly reliable and have no moving parts that can wear out or break down over time.
However, heat sinks also have some limitations, such as limited cooling capacity and susceptibility to external disturbances. They also require adequate airflow to be effective, which can be a challenge in confined spaces.