Thermodynamics for Electrical Engineers - Why Did My Board Melt?

Explore thermodynamics for electrical engineers in this 26-minute Hackaday presentation. Learn how to prevent board melting by understanding heat transfer through on-board components and selecting appropriate heat sinks. Gain insights into free simulation tools for thermal analysis, enhancing your knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Discover practical applications of thermal considerations in circuit design, from conduction and convection principles to thermal resistance calculations. Acquire skills to interpret thermal simulations and apply them to your projects, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of your electronic designs.

Intro
What's the point of this talk?
Conduction: Contact Resistance
Convection: Fins/ Extended Surfaces
Time to apply some engineering
What the MechE Sees
Thermal Resistance
Gunner
Finding the Temperature
My Secret Plot
What if I Actually Care About the Numbers?
Okay but I don't want to write my own simulations
How do I apply this to my projects?