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| David_AVD:
The correct size mica / silicon pads with the hole are not exactly rare, but a newbie may be better off swapping the output devices with the TF version to avoid dealing with that and the insulating bushes. :) |
| cdev:
What is the best two sided thermal interface pad material for heat sinks? (insulator or non-insulator) I need something that stays attached and doesn't (let say, a heat sink placed on top of a chip) migrate downward (or fall off) when it gets hot! |
| SiliconWizard:
The insulator pad is necessary, but not sufficient. Beware! You also have to insulate the screw from the IC. It's easy to forget about this. The screw may/will touch the thermal pad of the IC if you don't add an insulator. Guaranteed! (It will never lie exactly centered and never touching the edges of the hole... real life is not disney ;D , and a simple nylon washer is thus not enough). So add a "nylon screw insulator". |
| james_s:
The term I'm familiar with is "shoulder washer". |
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