{"id":41283,"date":"2026-11-05T16:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/non-categorizzato\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:18:22","slug":"thermal-paste-a-guide-to-dissipation-in-electronics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/blog\/thermal-paste-a-guide-to-dissipation-in-electronics\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermal paste: a guide to dissipation in electronics"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; 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column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]When an <b>electronic component<\/b> operates, it <b>generates heat<\/b>. The problem arises when that heat <b>cannot<\/b> <b>dissipate<\/b> <b>quickly<\/b> enough.<\/p>\n<p>This is a common scenario in power <b>electronic circuits<\/b>, <b>inverters<\/b>, <b>control<\/b> <b>units<\/b>, <b>microprocessors<\/b>, and many other devices where <b>temperature<\/b> can directly <b>affect<\/b> the <b>correct operation<\/b> and <b>lifespan<\/b> of the components.<\/p>\n<p>The difficulty does not only concern the presence of a <b>heat sink<\/b>. In fact, <b>small gaps<\/b> occupied by <b>air<\/b> can remain between the heat-generating <b>component<\/b> and the <b>heat sink<\/b>. And <b>air<\/b> is <b>not<\/b> a <b>good heat conductor<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>It is precisely at this interface that <b>thermal paste<\/b>, also called <b>thermally conductive paste,<\/b> thermally conductive grease, or <b>heat-dissipating paste<\/b>, comes into play. Its function is to <b>create<\/b> a more effective <b>thermal contact<\/b> between the <b>surfaces<\/b> and <b>promote<\/b> <b>heat<\/b> <b>transfer<\/b> to the heat sink.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;41229&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; 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bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Index<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Conductive pastes: the difference between thermally conductive and electrically conductive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">What thermal paste is and what it is used for<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Types of thermal paste: silicone and non-silicone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10\">How to choose a thermal paste for electronics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#17\">Applications of thermally conductive pastes in electronics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#23\">How a thermally conductive paste is applied<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#24\">Frequently asked questions about thermal paste<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#25\">Find the right thermal paste for your application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Conductive pastes: the difference between thermally conductive and electrically conductive<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The term <b>conductive paste<\/b> generally refers to a material in <b>paste form formulated<\/b> to promote a <b>conduction phenomenon<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/industrie\/industria-elettronica\/\"><strong>electronics<\/strong><\/a>, however, this expression can refer to very different properties: a formulation can be designed to <b>transfer heat<\/b> or to allow the <b>passage of electric current<\/b>. For this reason, speaking simply of &#8220;conductive paste&#8221; without specifying its function can create ambiguity.<\/p>\n<p>When referring generically to <b>conductive paste<\/b>, one can therefore indicate <b>two very different families<\/b> of materials, and it is precisely in this distinction that the fundamental difference between thermally conductive and electrically conductive pastes lies:<\/p>\n<p><b>A<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/elettronica\/pasta-termoconduttiva\/\"><strong>thermally conductive paste<\/strong><\/a> <b>promotes heat transfer<\/b> between the component and the surface responsible for dissipating it. In this case, the paste is <b>electrically insulating<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>An<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/elettronica\/materiali-elettroconduttivi\/\"><strong>electrically conductive paste<\/strong><\/a> is designed to <b>create electrical conduction<\/b> between the relevant parts. Therefore, it <b>improves<\/b> <b>electrical transfer<\/b> between 2 surfaces and, being normally loaded with <b>noble metals<\/b>, it is simultaneously <b>thermally conductive<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>In applications dedicated to <b>thermal dissipation<\/b>, the goal is normally to <b>transfer heat without<\/b> simultaneously <b>creating an electrically conductive path<\/b> between components.<\/p>\n<p>This does not mean, however, that any <b>thermal paste<\/b> can automatically be considered <b>electrically insulating<\/b>. Electrical properties depend on the individual <b>formulation<\/b> and must be verified on the selected product.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>What thermal paste is and what it is used for<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Thermal paste<\/b> is a material used <b>between<\/b> a <b>heat-generating<\/b> <b>component<\/b> and a <b>surface<\/b> responsible for <b>dissipating the heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The principle can be represented simply:[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;41231&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The two surfaces that must be coupled are not perfectly uniform. Even when they seem to adhere correctly, <b>small voids<\/b> and <b>irregularities<\/b> can remain. Without an interface material, these spaces are <b>occupied<\/b> by <b>air<\/b>, which is a poor heat conductor.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>thermally conductive paste<\/b> instead <b>distributes<\/b> itself <b>between<\/b> the <b>surfaces<\/b>, <b>fills<\/b> the <b>irregularities<\/b>, and allows the <b>heat<\/b> to <b>reach<\/b> the <b>heat sink<\/b> more easily.<\/p>\n<p>This principle is particularly evident in <b>power electronics<\/b>. <b>Small areas occupied by air<\/b> can remain between an <b>electronic board<\/b> and an <b>aluminum heat sink<\/b>. By inserting a thermal paste, the <b>heat<\/b> produced by the <b>component<\/b> can be <b>transferred<\/b> to the <b>heat sink<\/b> more <b>effectively<\/b>, helping to <b>limit overheating<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Why thermal pastes are used<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Thermally conductive pastes<\/b> are particularly interesting when the <b>interface<\/b> to be <b>filled<\/b> is <b>thin<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Among the main application advantages, we find the possibility of <b>creating<\/b> very <b>thin<\/b> layers, <b>adapting<\/b> to <b>non-uniform<\/b> <b>surfaces<\/b> and, in the case of non-curing formulations, being <b>used without<\/b> a <b>mixing<\/b> or <b>curing<\/b> phase.<\/p>\n<p>This simplicity does not mean, however, that a <b>thermally conductive paste<\/b> is suitable for any application without distinction. Depending on the formulation and operating conditions, it is also necessary to evaluate aspects such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>material <b>migration<\/b>;<\/li>\n<li><b>pump-out<\/b> during operation;<\/li>\n<li><b>separation<\/b> or <b>sedimentation<\/b>;<\/li>\n<li><b>behavior<\/b> over time at <b>high temperatures<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The choice must therefore start from the <b>electronic system<\/b> as a whole, not just from a single <b>thermal conductivity<\/b> value.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;4&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Types of thermal paste: silicone and non-silicone<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]One of the main distinctions between <b>thermal pastes<\/b> concerns the <b>material matrix<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The two main families are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>silicone thermal pastes<\/b>;<\/li>\n<li><b>non-silicone thermal pastes<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are not simply two variants of the same product. The <b>matrix<\/b> can <b>influence<\/b> the <b>paste&#8217;s<\/b> <b>behavior<\/b>, the <b>operating<\/b> <b>temperature<\/b>, and <b>compatibility<\/b> with the application.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;5&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 silicone thermal pastes<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Silicone thermally conductive pastes<\/b> use a <b>silicone-based<\/b> <b>matrix<\/b> and are particularly used when the application must operate at high temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>In general, <b>silicone thermal pastes<\/b> tend to maintain their performance over higher temperature ranges compared to <b>non-silicone<\/b> formulations. As a guide, many silicone pastes can reach temperatures of around <b>200 \u00b0C<\/b>, while many non-silicone formulations are more often around <b>120-130 \u00b0C<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The operating temperature remains a specific characteristic of the individual formulation and must always be verified on the relative technical data sheet.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>silicone solutions<\/b> in the <b>Mascherpa<\/b> range include several <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/dowsil-9\/#elettronica\"><strong>DOWSIL\u2122<\/strong><\/a> pastes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; class=&#8221;table-scroll&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Product<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key features<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/dowsil-tc-5026-thermally-conductive-compound\/\"><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 TC-5026<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Non-curing <b>silicone thermally conductive compound<\/b>, suitable for creating thin interfaces and dissipating heat from electronic components. It combines low thickness, conduction, and thermal resistance very well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/dowsil-tc-5121c-lv-thermally-conductive-compound\/\"><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 TC-5121C LV<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Non-curing <b>silicone thermal paste<\/b>, designed to achieve <b>low thermal resistance<\/b> and <b>good stability<\/b> in the interface.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/dowsil-tc-5080-thermally-conductive-compound\/\"><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 TC-5080<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><b>Silicone thermally conductive paste<\/b> designed for <b>good thermal transmission<\/b> and to maintain <b>stability<\/b> even in <b>high temperature conditions.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/dowsil-tc-5622-thermally-conductive-compound\/\"><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 TC-5622<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Solvent-free <b>silicone thermally conductive compound<\/b>, easy to apply and suitable for heat dissipation in electronic components.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/dowsil-340-heat-sink-compound\/\"><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 340 Heat Sink Compound<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Non-curing <b>silicone thermally conductive compound<\/b> used to promote <b>heat transfer<\/b> from electronic components to the heat sink. For general use, it is one of the most widely used products on the market.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/blog\/dowsil-tc-5515-lt-gap-filler\/\"><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 TC-5351<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Non-curing <b>thermally conductive paste<\/b> suitable for <b>thermal management<\/b> even on <b>geometries<\/b> and <b>surfaces<\/b> that require <b>good material stability<\/b>. Its <b>paste-like nature<\/b> allows it to <b>fill<\/b> even <b>large gaps<\/b>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/dowsil-5888\/\"><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 5888<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Non-curing <b>thixotropic thermal paste<\/b>, indicated for applications where high performance is required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; 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overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Product<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key features<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/electrolube-hts-silicone-heat-transfer-compound\/\"><strong>Electrolube HTS<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>General-purpose <b>silicone thermally conductive paste<\/b>, indicated for promoting heat transfer even in high-temperature applications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/electrolube-htsp-silicone-heat-transfer-compound-plus\/\"><strong>Electrolube HTSP<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><b>Silicone thermal paste<\/b> developed for applications requiring superior thermal performance and also usable via screen printing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>E-MAX TGS606C<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Silicone thermally conductive paste<\/b> for thermal management of electronic components where high performance is required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>DOWSIL\u2122 TC-5026 in the IGBTs of an inverter<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]A particularly representative example concerns the <b>thermal dissipation of IGBTs<\/b>, <b>power<\/b> <b>components<\/b> used in <b>inverters<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>During operation, these components <b>generate heat<\/b>. If the temperature becomes <b>too high<\/b>, they can operate outside the intended conditions and suffer damage.<\/p>\n<p>In this application, <b>DOWSIL\u2122 TC-5026<\/b> is deposited on the back of the IGBTs. The <b>thermally conductive paste<\/b> is transferred through a <b>stencil<\/b> that allows for a <b>precise pattern<\/b> and a <b>controlled thickness<\/b>. The <b>module<\/b> is then <b>coupled<\/b> to the <b>electronic board<\/b> and its <b>dissipation system<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The point is not simply to add material between the two surfaces. The goal is to <b>create an interface<\/b> through which the <b>heat generated<\/b> by the <b>IGBTs<\/b> can more effectively reach the <b>aluminum<\/b> <b>heat sink<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Questa soluzione trova applicazione, ad esempio, negli <b>inverter<\/b> utilizzati nelle stazioni di ricarica dei veicoli elettrici, dove l&#8217;<b>elettronica<\/b> di <b>potenza<\/b> deve gestire elevate quantit\u00e0 di energia e, di conseguenza, una produzione significativa di calore.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;8&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>Thermal paste in the management of a control unit on an industrial vehicle<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Another Mascherpa application involved an <b>electric industrial vehicle<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the <b>system<\/b> included a <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/industrie\/e-mobility\/battery-system\/\"><strong>battery pack<\/strong><\/a> and a <b>plate<\/b> responsible for <b>carrying away<\/b> the <b>heat generated<\/b> during <b>operation<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>A <b>silicone thermally conductive compound<\/b> was used between the <b>electronic system<\/b> and the <b>surface<\/b> intended for <b>dissipation<\/b>. The principle is the same as seen in the <b>case<\/b> of the <b>IGBTs<\/b>: improving thermal contact between surfaces so that heat can be transferred to the element responsible for dissipating it.<\/p>\n<p>This application clearly demonstrated how <b>thermal pastes<\/b> do not only belong to the <b>world<\/b> of <b>computers,<\/b> but also find use in <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/e-mobility-7\/\"><strong>E-Mobility<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/industrie\/e-mobility\/power-conversion-system\/\"><strong>battery-powered<\/strong><\/a> systems, and <b>industrial electronics<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; 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column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Product<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key features<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/electrolube-htc-heat-transfer-compound\/\"><strong>Electrolube HTC<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Non-silicone <b>thermally conductive paste<\/b> based on <b>synthetic fluids<\/b> and <b>thermally conductive materials<\/b>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/prodotti\/electrolube-htcp-non-silicone-heat-transfer-compound-plus\/\"><strong>Electrolube HTCP<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>Non-silicone <b>thermally conductive paste<\/b> designed to facilitate <b>heat transfer<\/b> and avoid issues related to the presence and migration of silicone. It is the <b>enhanced version<\/b> of <b>HTC<\/b> with <b>superior dissipation<\/b> <b>values<\/b>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MG Chemicals <b>8616 Super Thermal Grease II<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Non-silicone <b>thermally conductive paste<\/b> that combines a good <b>thermal conductivity<\/b> value and an excellent <b>operating thermal range,<\/b> generally <b>higher<\/b> than other <b>non-silicone pastes.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The distinction should not be interpreted as a comparison between a better and a worse solution. The correct question is:<\/p>\n<p><b>Which matrix best responds to the conditions of the specific application?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;10&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>How to choose a thermal paste for electronics<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Looking only at <b>thermal conductivity<\/b> risks oversimplifying the problem. A <b>thermal paste for electronics<\/b> works within a system and must be chosen considering how it will actually be used.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;11&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Operating temperature<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Temperature<\/b> is one of the first discriminants. If the application develops <b>high temperatures<\/b>, the product&#8217;s matrix and its relative operating range become particularly important.<\/p>\n<p>The distinction between <b>silicone<\/b> and <b>non-silicone thermal pastes<\/b> also stems from this: in the ranges considered, the former generally allow for operation at higher temperatures than many non-silicone formulations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;12&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Type of component and application<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]It is not the same thing to dissipate the heat produced by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an IGBT;<\/li>\n<li>a CPU;<\/li>\n<li>a power module;<\/li>\n<li>a control unit;<\/li>\n<li>an electronic board;<\/li>\n<li>a system connected to a battery pack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Geometries, surfaces, operating conditions, and the amount of heat to be transferred change. For this reason, the question should not simply be: \u201c<b>Which is the best thermal paste?\u201d<\/b> but: \u201c<b>Which is the most suitable thermal paste for this application?\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is an important difference, especially in the industrial world, where the choice must be linked to the project and not to a generic ranking of products.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;13&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Interface thickness<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Thermally conductive pastes<\/b> are particularly effective when they must create <b>thin layers<\/b> between the <b>component<\/b> and the <b>heat sink<\/b>. In some applications, the thickness is controlled through <b>stencils<\/b> or other <b>deposition systems<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of material should not be chosen randomly. The goal is to create the interface necessary to thermally connect the two surfaces. When, instead, the gap to be filled becomes wider or presents very different geometries, it may be necessary to evaluate other thermal interface technologies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;14&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Electrical requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Thermally conductive does not automatically mean electrically conductive.<\/b> In many electronic applications, it is necessary to transfer heat while simultaneously maintaining adequate electrical insulation.<\/p>\n<p>Electrical properties must therefore be verified on the individual product and considered together with the thermal characteristics. It is not correct to assume that any thermal paste automatically guarantees the same level of insulation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;15&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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This aspect must also be evaluated according to the project&#8217;s needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;17&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Applications of thermally conductive pastes in electronics<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Thermal pastes<\/b> are used in numerous industries, from <b>electronics<\/b> to <b>E-Mobility<\/b>, until the applications for the production and conversion of <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/industrie\/energia\/\"><strong>energy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Il denominatore comune \u00e8 sempre lo stesso: un componente genera calore e questo calore deve essere trasferito verso una superficie in grado di dissiparlo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;18&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Thermal paste for IGBTs and inverters<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>IGBTs<\/b> represent one of the clearest examples. These are power components commonly used in inverters and capable of generating significant amounts of heat during operation.<\/p>\n<p>Thermal paste is applied in the interface to the heat sink so that the heat produced can be transferred more effectively. This is precisely the principle applied in the case of <b>DOWSIL\u2122 TC-5026<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=&#8221;arrow-animation&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;span&#8221; link_type=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color=&#8221;default&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#3452FF&#8221; button_border_thickness=&#8221;0px&#8221; alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; alignment_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; alignment_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; display=&#8221;block&#8221; display_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; display_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; link_text=&#8221;Discover the full application&#8221; url=&#8221;#7&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;41233&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;19&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Thermal paste in charging stations<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<b>Electric vehicle charging stations<\/b> represent one of the possible applications for inverters. 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The two functions should not be confused.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the difference between silicone and non-silicone thermal paste?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The difference primarily concerns the product&#8217;s matrix. 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