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Hypex NC252MP cooling

TheBatsEar

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How would you do this?
Remove the existing heatsink, install a heatpipe to a larger heatsink or the case itself? I'm sure there are ways to improve the existing solution.

But is it worth it?
Is the chips distortion at high power a result of current limitation, voltage limitation, heat dissipation limits or something else entirely? I can't get answers to that from the available PDF. I personally would say it's not worth it. If you have very high density, say in a rack, with tens of those modules, even a simple, slow moving fan might be enough.

If in any case you want to opt for the fan solution, search "PWM fan". There are cheap kits that come with Temperature probe.
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Remove the existing heatsink, install a heatpipe to a larger heatsink or the case itself? I'm sure there are ways to improve the existing solution.

But is it worth it?
Is the chips distortion at high power a result of current limitation, voltage limitation, heat dissipation limits or something else entirely? I can't get answers to that from the available PDF. I personally would say it's not worth it. If you have very high density, say in a rack, with tens of those modules, even a simple, slow moving fan might be enough.


They got you covered:
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The power is voltage or current limited. Yes, the temperature has a little influence on the loop behavior affecting the distortions, but this is neglectible. Improving cooling mainly allows sustaining high powers for a longer time and idling at lower temperatures.
 
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