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Transient thermal testing becomes more and more important for discrete power transistors (BJTs), IGBTs and MOSFETs. While reaching proper power levels is relatively simple for the two latter, measuring BJTs is more challenging. Existing standards such as the JEDEC JESD51 and MIL-STD-750 give general guidelines on their transient measurements, i.e. powering and transient recording. However, the typical realization of the standard needs two high current power supplies with fast switching Read More...

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By far and away the most common enquiry by someone using FloTHERM, especially at the start of their adoption, is “How do I model my components?”. This is hardly surprising as the mainstay of electronics thermal management is the control of operating component temperatures (junction and/or case). A virtual prototyping design by simulation approach requires models of components capable of such predictions. Read More...

Seattle is one of the most famous cities in the country. There are numerous iconic symbols associated with the city. Let’s have some fun and look at some of the things Seattle is most famous for! Microsoft Credit Microsoft, one of the most famous and powerful corporations in the world, is largely based in Seattle. Microsoft has over 40,000 workers and more than a million square feet of office space. Starbucks Credit The next time you get that latte or mocha from Starbucks, remember that Read More...

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This complimentary web seminar will focus on how concurrent CFD can be used to predict the working performance of a potential pre-manufactured product. By using CFD that is fully embedded in CAD, early in the design process to simulate the products design, the engineer can make sure the design meets all specification requirements, reducing the number of costly prototypes and potential product recalls. Read More...

Probably due to the beer fridge, I now seem to be becoming the repository of broken electronic products with an expectation that the cause of their demise can be identified, retrospectively, using thermal simulation. This week my good colleague John Parry dumped a rather poorly DVD player on my desk with a ‘go on then’ look. There’s nothing quite like the sight of a scorched PCB to Read More...

  Water heater thermostat problems are never good for anyone to have at their home or business.  Electric and gas tank-type water heaters have thermostats on them that control the temperature of the water inside the tank.  Here are some common problems that can occur: Thermostat was set too low Believe it or not we get a lot of plumbing calls that have the thermostat set too low on the water heater.  The reason for this low setting comes that way out of the box. Read More...

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Aside from the investment of a residential property, heating and cooling accounts for the second major expenditure of owning a home in St. Louis, Chesterfield, Towne and Country and other local townships of East Missouri. And when homeowners are faced with the replacement of a boiler system or boiler installation, there’s a tendency to overlook critical features, which can alleviate future heating system repairs and headaches. Cheaper, less energy efficient boilers are often high Read More...

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As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day today, it is important to pay tribute to the man who was so integral in championing the cause of civil rights for all. King maintained such an incredible leadership position during the Civil Rights Movement and led many protests that raised national awareness about civil rights. Let’s revisit some of these protests that would change the nation forever. Montgomery Bus Boycott The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a 13-month protest ignited by the arrest Read More...