Thermal Management

18 March 2020 by Phillip Johnston • Last updated 12 December 2024Electrical systems generate excess heat and require active management to improve their reliability and to prevent premature system failure due to thermal factors. Thermal Management is the ability to control the temperature of a system using the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer. The term encompasses all possible means and processes of managing the temperature of a system, including heat transfer, conduction, convection, condensation, and radiation. When temperature is a concern from a user perspective, it is worth reading “A New Approach to Defining Touch Temperature Standards“. Related Topics …

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