References

All calculations based on methods described in the following technical papers:
  1. M.M. Yovanovich, C.H. Tien and G.E. Schneider, "General Solution of Constriction Resistance Within a Compound Disk," Heat Transfer, Thermal Control and Heat Pipes, AIAA Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 70, 1980

  2. M.M. Yovanovich, J.R. Culham and P. Teertstra, "Modeling Thermal Resistance of Diamond Spreader on Copper Heat Sink Systems," presented at the IEPS Electronics Packaging Conference, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, Austin, TX, 1996.
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Last Updated November, 1997