Seeking Info on Heat Transfer Pad

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The discussion centers on thermally conductive pads, also known as "gap pads," which are essential in electronics, particularly with the prevalence of surface mount components. Participants confirm their utility and encourage searching for these terms online to find relevant products. A specific resource from Bergquist Company is provided for further information on gap pads.

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Someone a while back posted a link to a thermally conductive/heat transfer pad. Can't remember the details, but I remember I was intrigued by it...anyone remember what it was?

[yes, I know this is vague]
 
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russ_watters said:
Someone a while back posted a link to a thermally conductive/heat transfer pad. Can't remember the details, but I remember I was intrigued by it...anyone remember what it was?

[yes, I know this is vague]

Yes, they're commonly used in electronics, especially now that surface mount components are used. I've used them many times myself.

They are called thermally conductive pads, or "gap pads". If you google these terms, you should find it no problem.

http://www.bergquistcompany.com/pdfs/techLibrary/GapPadOverview.pdf
 

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