News

2014/03/19

Online Heatsink Customization
New Feature Announcement - Surface Finish Options
Issue Date: 2014/03/19

Customers can now select from a variety surface finish/treatment options when creating a customized heat sink at "Online Heatsink Customization" service.

Customers can easily modify/customize our standard heat sinks using our online tools. This additional feature allows our customers to also specify the most appropriate surface finish for their application.

Available surface finish/treatment options include Black Anodize, Clear Anodize, Trivalent Chromate and No Surface Finish/Bare Aluminum.

Surface FinishDetails
Black Anodize
  • Non conductive
  • Increased Corrosion Resistance
Clear Anodize
  • Non conductive
  • Increased Corrosion Resistance
Trivalent Chromate
  • Conductive - can be used to reduce EMI
  • Increased Corrosion Resistance
  • Surface is easier to scratch
No Surface Finish
  • Conductive – can be used to reduce EMI
  • Inexpensive and shorter lead times
  • Surface is easier to scratch

Related web site : Heat sink design and EMI
If you are interested in specifying a different surface finish/treatment, please feel free to contact Alpha to discuss all possible design options.

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