Title :
Temperature profile and thermal-spreading resistance for a semi-infinite type-IIa-diamond heat sink
Author :
Bernick, Robert L.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Research Laboratories, Torrance, USA
Abstract :
The steady-state temperature profile and thermal-spreading resistance for a uniform heat source on a semi-infinite type IIa-diamond heat sink are calculated. The inverse temperature dependence of the diamond thermal conductivity is taken into account.
Keywords :
heat sinks; microwave devices; Gunn diodes; avalanche diodes; circular heat source; heat sink; high power operation; microwave power generating devices; semi infinite; steady state; temperature distribution; thermal spreading resistance; type IIa diamond;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19720132
