Numerical Method
u = 0
u
+ (u )u = P + 2 u + g(T T )
t
T
c p
+ c p u T = kT + S
t
These equations are discretized into algebraic
expressions and solved iteratively in a computational
grid.
The numeric solution of the governing
equations provides all the characterization necessary
Q = (k / l ) AT
Q = hAT .
Resistances
Packaging
Interface
Heat sink
Ambient (int.)
Ambient (ext.)
Heat Locations
junction, case
case, heat sink (int.)
heat sink (int.), heat sink (ext.)
heat sink (ext.), enclosure
enclosure, ambient
Q
H
B
B
Case Studies
The focus of this paper thus far has been the qualitative
evaluation of a number of merit factors that will help a
design to remain within its thermal budget. To
illustrate some analysis concepts, a limited set of
results will be given for one sealed and one vented
enclosure.