A misconception that experienced thermal engineers have likely encountered is related to the improper use of Theta JA (θJA) of an electronic component. Many electrical and reliability engineers are taught that the junction temperature of an electronic component in any electronics packaging configuration or application may be calculated by the equation below. Here, TJ represents … [Read more...]
Summary of SEMI-THERM 42 Conference
The SEMI-THERM 42 Symposium was held March 9-12, 2026 at the Double Tree Hotel in San Jose, CA. Program organization was led by General Chair Dr. Navid Kazem (Arieca), Program Chair Dr. Claire Wemp (Qnity), and Program Vice Chair Dr. Mohamed Abo-Ras (Nanotest). It featured technical short courses, technical sessions, invited presentations, vendor exhibits and workshops, a panel … [Read more...]
Save Your Seat for Thermal Live Spring 2026, May 19
Registration is open for Thermal Live Spring 2026 Join Electronics Cooling on May 19 for a day of technical sessions and product demos focused on real-world thermal challenges. Register Now Thermal Live Spring 2026 brings together hundreds of engineers and technology leaders to share practical insight into the latest advances in cooling, materials, and system … [Read more...]
Alternative Battery Module Configuration for Fast Thermal Runaway Detection with a Reduced Number of Temperature Sensors
Abstract With increasingly strict regulations on lithium-ion battery (LIB) thermal runaway (TR) and safety, rapid detection has become essential to ensure passengers can evacuate safely in electric vehicles (EVs). Early TR detection requires temperature sensors to monitor battery behavior. Incorporating many sensors increases both cost and system complexity, so commercial … [Read more...]
Monte-Carlo as a Tool for Robust Thermal Design
Introduction Parametric design plots are commonly used in early thermal architecture studies to understand sensitivity across the design space, often resulting in the selection of a single-point solution that achieves a key design objective. For example, the size of a passively cooled consumer electronics device may be selected such that it achieves the required thermal … [Read more...]
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