A
Can heat sinks cause EMI issues?
Yes.
The heat sink might be connected to "ground" and emit very little. OR It might be connected to a power transistor (MOSFET) that is switching very fast. In the last case the heat sink adds a antenna to the source of noise.
The heat sink might be connected to "ground" and emit very little. OR It might be connected to a power transistor (MOSFET) that is switching very fast. In the last case the heat sink adds a antenna to the source of noise.
| Thread starter | Similar threads | Forum | Replies | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Resistor Heating too Fast | Power Management | 2 | |
| B | Voltage Divider Cooling. Needing heat help. | General Power Chat | 10 | |
| M | Heat Dissipation and Power Loss — Searching for Explanatory Help | General Power Chat | 4 | |
| R | self-regulated PTC heater | Power Management | 2 |
