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Figure b-3, Mounting a thermocouple under a heatsink, Thermal validation – Artesyn MVME6100 Single Board Computer Installation and Use (June 2014) User Manual

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Thermal Validation

MVME6100 Single Board Computer Installation and Use (6806800D58H)

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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 B-3

Mounting a Thermocouple Under a Heatsink