Calculating Baseplate Temperature

Step One:

Required Output Power
Watts

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Step One:

Efficiency @ Required Output Power
%

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Step One Complete:

Your Dissipation Equals
Watts

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Step Two:

Max Ambient Air Temp Available For Cooling The Heatsink
ºC

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Step Two:

ºC/Watt rating of your heatsink @ available airflow
ºC/Watt

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Step Two:

ºC/Watt rating of your thermal grease/pad
ºC/Watt

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Calculation Complete:

Your baseplate temperature will be:
ºC

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