Q: A transistor dissipates 50W in an ambient temperature of 60°C, the thermal resistances are 0-0.5 °CW¹, 8ca-4 CW'. Determine the junction temperature without a heat sink. Determine the thermal resistance of the heat sink to avoid the junction temperature exceeding 180°C.
Q: A transistor dissipates 50W in an ambient temperature of 60°C, the thermal resistances are 0-0.5 °CW¹, 8ca-4 CW'. Determine the junction temperature without a heat sink. Determine the thermal resistance of the heat sink to avoid the junction temperature exceeding 180°C.
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temperature exceeding 180°C.
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