Title :
Approximate formulas for the thermal resistance of IMPATT diodes compared with computer calculations
Author :
Holway, Lowell H., Jr. ; Adlerstein, M.G.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Research Division, Waltham, MA
fDate :
2/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Two analytical formulas, which allow the thermal resistance to be calculated approximately for layered heat sinks with finite radii, are presented. They are shown to agree closely with finite-difference computer solutions of the steady-state heat equation for typical diode structures. The approximations allow rapid calculations without recourse to a computer.
Keywords :
Diodes; Engine cylinders; Finite difference methods; Heat sinks; Resistance heating; Steady-state; Temperature; Thermal conductivity; Thermal resistance; Zinc;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-ED.1977.18696
