Electrical Engineering Glossary Definition for Heat Sink

Definition

Mechanical device that is thermally-connected to a heat-producing electronic component, designed to conduct heat away from the device. Most heat sinks are aluminum and employ fins to increase surface area and encourage the transfer of heat to the ambient environment.

Synonyms

• heatsink

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