# \#thermal-management **URL:** https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tag/thermal-management/26.md [Latest](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tags.md) --- ## [6 PCB Thermal Management Guidelines for Designers](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/6-pcb-thermal-management-guidelines-for-designers/4444)
**Author:** [@Mohamed\_Faheemuddin](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Mohamed_Faheemuddin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/6-pcb-thermal-management-guidelines-for-designers/4444 "2026-09-08T13:08:59Z")
Thermal management in PCBs is a crucial design aspect, especially in high-power designs where components and conductors generate significant heat during operation. Excessive temperature can increase electrical resista… --- ## [PCB Failures. Cracked Vias and Layer Separation](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-failures-cracked-vias-and-layer-separation/3901)
**Author:** [@ian.draney](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/ian.draney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-failures-cracked-vias-and-layer-separation/3901 "2026-03-10T22:35:25Z")
Hello Everyone, My company has had trouble with a series of PCB failures. These failures include cracked vias and laminate separation. The via failures apply to both microvias and standard via barrels, both through-ho… --- ## [How do you manage thermal issues in your PCB designs?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-do-you-manage-thermal-issues-in-your-pcb-designs/3882)
**Author:** [@Mohamed\_Faheemuddin](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Mohamed_Faheemuddin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-do-you-manage-thermal-issues-in-your-pcb-designs/3882 "2026-02-25T12:20:23Z")
One of the most common queries we receive from designers is: how do I manage thermal issues in my PCB design? High temperatures on a PCB can degrade performance, reduce reliability, and cause failures over time. Thermal… --- ## [Temperature issue of EV Inverter at peak operating point](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/temperature-issue-of-ev-inverter-at-peak-operating-point/3228)
**Author:** [@ykb](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/ykb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/temperature-issue-of-ev-inverter-at-peak-operating-point/3228 "2025-06-30T19:07:59Z")
We are using MOSFET based air cooled Inverter for EV car. Maximum current rating is 425A. MOSFET allowed temp=100°C Total MOSFETs=42. Total arms=6, Number of MOSFET in one arm=7 The loss values are found out using Alta… --- ## [Seminar: Heat Management by Keven Coates](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/seminar-heat-management-by-keven-coates/2873)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/seminar-heat-management-by-keven-coates/2873 "2025-01-31T21:13:02Z")
Are heat-related failures causing headaches in your PCB designs? Whether you’re working with power MOSFETs, high-power LEDs, power resistors, or hot processors, effective thermal management is critical to ensuring reliab… --- ## [Ask Me Anything about Thermal Management](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-thermal-management/1490)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-thermal-management/1490 "2024-06-19T19:45:10Z")
Participate in our next Ask Me Anything about thermal management where you can ask us questions on: • Effective thermal management strategies • Cutting-edge technologies and materials • Industry trends and future pred… --- ## [Ask Me Anything with Mike Jouppi](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-with-mike-jouppi/1291)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-with-mike-jouppi/1291 "2024-04-12T22:02:37Z")
Have a question on thermal management? Post in this thread before April 10th and Mike Jouppi will answer! --- ## [Aerospace PCB Design Tips for Efficient Thermal Management](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/aerospace-pcb-design-tips-for-efficient-thermal-management/166)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/aerospace-pcb-design-tips-for-efficient-thermal-management/166 "2023-09-28T18:41:56Z")
Originally published at: Aerospace PCB Tips for Thermal Management | Sierra Circuits Advanced electronics in aerospace applications experience temperature fluctuations. A good aerospace PCB thermal management system … --- ## [Webinar: Thermal design considerations for SMD PCBs by Keven Coates](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-thermal-design-considerations-for-smd-pcbs-by-keven-coates/240)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 5:53pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-thermal-design-considerations-for-smd-pcbs-by-keven-coates/240 "2023-11-08T17:53:51Z")
Let us know what questions you have for Keven Coates! Watch the recording here: --- ## [The Via Thermal Resistance Calculator computes the required number of thermal vias you can include in a via arrangement connecting a thermal pad](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/the-via-thermal-resistance-calculator-computes-the-required-number-of-thermal-vias-you-can-include-in-a-via-arrangement-connecting-a-thermal-pad/251)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/the-via-thermal-resistance-calculator-computes-the-required-number-of-thermal-vias-you-can-include-in-a-via-arrangement-connecting-a-thermal-pad/251 "2023-10-18T17:36:44Z")
Features of the tool: Supports two types of via pattern (via pattern 1 and via pattern 2) Provides a list of commonly used conductive and non-conductive epoxy via fills along with their thermal characteristics (Tg, CTE,…