5.1 Heat Sink Attachments
(Ask a Question)There are six main methods for heat sink attachment. The following table lists their advantages and disadvantages.
- Thermal tape
- Thermally conductive adhesive
- Wire form Z-clips
- Plastic clip-ons
- Threaded stand-offs (PEMs) and compression springs
- Push-pins and compression springs
- Thermal compound (also called as thermal gel, thermal grease, thermal paste, heat-sink paste, or heat-sink compound)