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Note
Machining a heatsink base reduces the contact area between the
heatsink and the electrical component. You can partially
compensate for this effect by filling the machined areas with
thermal grease. The grease should not contact the thermocouple
junction.
Figure B-3. Mounting a Thermocouple Under a Heatsink
HEATSINK BOTTOM VIEW
ISOMETRIC VIEW
Machined groove for
thermocouple wire
routing
Thermocouple
junction bonded
to component
Heatsink base
Thermal pad
Through hole for thermocouple
junction clearance (may require
removal of fin material)
Also use for alignment guidance
during heatsink installation
Machined groove for
thermocouple wire
routing
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