The Advantages of Aluminum Heat Sinks and Major Types
Heat sinks are grouped by manufacturing processes such as extrusion and machining. Copper and aluminum are common materials. Heat sinks material: aluminum and copper The heat sinks is usually made of aluminum or copper. Each material has its own advantages. The following are the main differences. Aluminum heat sinks Aluminum is the most commonly used heat sinks material. Extruded aluminum heat sinks are widely used and meet the needs of most projects. Aluminum is lighter in texture and has relatively good thermal conductivity. Copper heat sinks Copper conducts heat faster than aluminum. The disadvantage is also obvious, that is, weight and cost. This kind of metal is usually used when the thermal conductivity is higher than the weight requirement. 6 types of heat sinks (classified by manufacturing process) The manufacturing process of each heat sinks is not exactly the same, the following are six common heat sinks types: #1-Extruded heat sinks Most heat si...