[Elecraft] Arctic Silver - anyone using it instead of thermal-pads?

[Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU]

You probably already know this, but for the archives, there is one 
reason: if the active component must be insulated from ground, Bergquist 
and other thermal pads will do that, but Arctic Silver, white Silicone, 
and Diamond Powder won't do that.

Leigh/WA5ZNU

On 01/29/2010 07:01 AM, K2QI wrote:
> Slightly OT, but when it comes to processors, there's no way I'd use a
> thermal pad.
>
> A thin layer of Arctic Silver is a far better heat conductor than any
> thermal pad available.
>
> I see no downside to using AS on any FET apart from the potential mess, but
> the trick is to use a small amount.  A little goes a long way with that
> stuff.
>
> James K2QI
>
> On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Don Wilhelm<w3fpr at embarqmail.com>  wrote:
>
>    
>> Duane,
>>
>> I really don't understand why anyone would want to use that white gooey
>> messy stuff that sticks to everything and jumps off where it was placed
>> to get all over one's clothing and skin!
>> The supplied thermal pads are supposed to provide better heat
>> conductivity than all the thermal grease in the world!
>> 'Nuff said.
>>
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>>
>>
>>      
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