Heatsink or metal plate temperatures These are not scientific, just us noting our experiences as its sometimes useful to know when users will be in contact with heatsink metalwork. 38ºC feels very warm to the touch but is OK to be touching for a period of time.. 42ºC feels very warm to the touch.  Its not […]

Heatsink Colour In natural convection a black or dark colored heatsink will perform 3% to 8% better than an aluminum heatsink in its natural silverish color. This is due to dark colors radiating heat more efficiently. In forced air applications, surface color does not increase a heatsink's performance due to the increase in convection. A […]