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Calculating Thermal Impedance To Determine Your Required Heatsink Rating

* Note: Include the rating of your thermal grease or themal pad when selecting a heatsink

Step One:

Required Output Power
Watts

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Efficiency @ Required Output Power
% Next

Step One Complete:

Your Dissipation Equals
Watts

Next

Step Two:

Maximum Baseplate Temperature
ºC

Next

Maximum Ambient Air Temperature Available For Cooling The Heatsink
ºC Next

Calculation Complete:

Your Required Thermal Impedance* Is:
ºC/Watt
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