EEVblog #744 – SMD Thermal Case Design – µSupply Part 15

Dave explains how to attach an SMD power transistor or regulator to a case to use as a heat sink in this design tutorial. And in the process talks about thermal design, the electrical/thermal analogy, and thermal vias.

This is Part 15 of the µSupply Power supply design series. Other videos are HERE

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