[sdiy] Small form-factor PSU challenge!

[harrybissell at wowway.com]

On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:03:19 -0400, David Anderson wrote
> Derek,
> 
> You don't have to use a finned heatsink for your power supply. If 
> you make one side of your case from sheet aluminum, it might be 
> enough heatsink for your application. Consider that the Power One 
> supplies use sheet aluminum for their heatsinks.
> 

I second that...  It would be best to put the large face against the case, but
the transistors would stick outside and they are at voltage (potential for
shorts).  The long face would be next best... put some heatsink compound
on it.

The case should be fairly thick if you want to use it for a heatsink...
thin aluminum will not carry the heat for a long distance.
Even if you have a steel case, you would benefit from tying the PS chassis
to it.

H^) harry




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