DC Fans have been the go-to solution in a designer’s thermal management toolbox for years, providing efficient cooling for products requiring the removal of heat from a few watts to several hundred watts. To ensure that the appropriate fan is selected, it is important to align the system’s cooling needs with the fan’s airflow characteristics. […]
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An overview of fan bearing designs
by Ryan Smoot, CUI Devices Fans are a crucial feature of many electronic systems, maintaining operation within a certain temperature range, while ensuring electronics are working at their optimum level across their operational lifetime. Key to a fan’s design is the consistent running of the bearing on which the rotor spins. The sleeve bearing and […]
How to specify the proper Peltier module for your design
The latest generation of Peltier cooling modules can be a powerful addition to a designer’s thermal management toolbox. Robust and reliable, they can cool an IC or various other components – such as an LED or laser diode – to a target temperature and ensure stability even if the load changes rapidly. The modules are […]
How USB Type-C connectors hold the key to maximizing data speeds and power delivery
Bruce Rose, CUI The new USB Type-C connector should become a common sight in new laptops and mobile devices over the next couple of years. Smaller and easier to use – allowing plugs to be inserted in either direction – the new mechanical interface has all of the features needed to support the advanced USB electrical […]
Easy online guide to choosing the right heat sink
Choosing a heat sink to keep devices like power transistors cool is vital to ensure your system is reliable. But can be hard to visualize and get right. We found an insightful guide to doing just that. Check out CUI Devices’ blog, How to Select a Heat Sink. Using the example of a power MOSFET in a […]