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Thermal Solutions Design Guide | Specifications subject to change
Thermal Solutions Design Guide
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This Design Guide is meant to provide introductory considerations for selecting appropriate heater technologies, as well as an index
of heaters available for immediate shipment for testing and evaluation purposes. It also highlights design, integration, and assembly
capabilities that enable Minco to work with you to develop comprehensive thermal solutions.
Getting Started
The Minco Difference ............................... 3
Selecting a Minco Heater ............................ 4
Heater Selection and Design
Thermofoil Solutions for Heating .................... 6
Custom Design Options ............................. 7
Heater Insulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing a Thermofoil Heater ......................11
Istallation Method Comparison ..................... 12
Maximum Watt Density ............................13
Simulation Capabilities .............................15
Prototyping with Thermofoil Heaters ...............17
Heater Types
All-Polyimide (AP) Heaters .........................19
Mica Thermofoil Heaters ...........................21
Polyimide Thermofoil Heaters ......................24
Silicone Rubber Thermofoil Heaters ................27
Silicone Rubber Wire-Wound Heaters ...............29
SmartHeat Heaters ................................. 31
Thermal-Clearâ„¢ Transparent Heaters ...............34
Accessories
Thermostats .............................................38
Pre-Cut Insulators ........................................ 39
Sensors and Controllers
Temperature Sensors ..............................41
Temperature Controllers ...........................42
CT325 Miniature DC Temperature Controllers .......43
CT425 Temperature Controllers ....................45
Reference
FAQ ...............................................48
Glossary ...........................................51
Industry Specifications for Heaters .................54