[TenTec] Power Supply problem

Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer geraldj@ames.net
Thu, 19 Apr 2001 13:25:02 -0500


Plain silicone grease is not heatsink grease and is a thermal insulator.
The white stuff is filled with a metal ceramic that is a good thermal
conductor, the grease is just there to keep the extremely fine ceramic
powder from being a nuisance.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

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