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Figure c-3, Mounting a thermocouple under a heatsin, Thermal analysis – Artesyn MVME51005E SBC Installation and Use (July 2014) User Manual

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Thermal Analysis

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Note: Machining a heatsink base reduces the contact area between the heatsink and the
electrical component. You can partially compensate for this effect by filling the machined areas
with thermal grease. The grease should not contact the thermocouple junction.

Figure C-3

Mounting a Thermocouple Under a Heatsin