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Thermal Solutions Design Guide | Specifications subject to change
Overview
AP heaters are a high performance alternative to Minco’s standard
polyimide heaters, allowing higher temperatures and watt
densities. Minco’s unique ability to manufacture these heaters
has prompted success in many high-temperature applications
worldwide.
AP heaters must be factory mounted or clamped to heat sinks,
and are only available as custom designs.
• Thin, lightweight heaters allow you to apply heat where it’s
needed ultimately reducing overall operating costs
• Etched-foil heating technology provides efficient thermal
cycling of samples for increased throughput
• Low mass construction and factory lamination saves space
and reduces cycle time
• Custom profiling offers uniform thermal performance
of heating output for improved processing yields and
productivity
• Maximum operating temperature of 260°C offers a higher
temperature range than any other flexible film heater for
maximum design flexibility
• Turnkey assembly solutions can drastically reduce
assembly time and provide lowest total cost of operation
• Available in round, rectangular, and irregular shapes
• Power ratings to 120 W/in² (18.60 W/cm²)
• Resistant to most chemicals
• Optional built-in temperature sensors
• Contact Customer Sales for design assistance.
Typical applications
• Semiconductor wafer processing
• Heating of electronic components
• Packaging, fusing, and splicing equipment
• Medical diagnostic analyzers
Specifications
Temperature range:
-200 to 260°C (-328 to 500°F).
With UL component recognition:
-200 to 240°C (-328 to 464°F).
Leadwires: Stranded, PTFE insulated, AWG 30 to AWG 20.
Heater thickness:
Over element: 0.012” (0.3 mm) max.
Over leadwire terminations: 0.150” (3.8 mm) ref.
Dielectric strength: 1000 VRMS at 60 Hz for 1 minute.
Insulation resistance: 1000 megohms min. at 500 VDC.
Outgassing: 0.36% total mass loss, 0.01% collected volatile
condensable material, per NASA-JSC.
Agency Approvals: UL recognition optional.
Maximum size: 22” x 45” (560 x 1145 mm).
Consult Minco for larger size options.
Maximum resistance density: 1500 Ω/in² (233 Ω /cm²).
All-Polyimide (AP) Thermofoil Heaters
Flexible heaters provide uniform heat transfer to 260°C (500°F)
100
90
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60
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Watts / in²
Operating Temperature (°C)
15.5
14.0
12.8
10.9
9.3
7.8
6.4
4.7
3.1
1.6
Watts / cm²
CLAMPED
FACTORY MOUNTED
All-Polyimide Heaters
Maximum Watt Density by Mounting Method
2mil/50μm Polyimide