Embedded systems like KIWIBoards play a vital role in our daily lives, as they are the core of the applications we rely on for various tasks. However, because these compact systems work tirelessly, they are susceptible to one major challenge: overheating. The implications of this issue are far-reaching, as excessive heat in the critical components lead to performance degradation, system instability, and reduction in the lifespan.  To address this, we can leverage of the heatsinks. However, these thermal dissipation devices encounter their own set of conditions. If they do not fit perfectly, may cause less efficient cooling and potential stress on the system. No doubt choosing the right cooling solutions is essential to ensure the continued efficiency and reliability of our KIWIBoards, so let's explore the thermal technology that the KIWIBoards’ heatsinks are made of and discover the most effective ways to keep our devices running even in harsh environments.

What is a heatsink?

Generally speaking, heatsinks are used for anything that is hot, but shouldn't be. In other words, any equipment or device with a heat source, be it mechanical, electrical, chemical or nuclear, needs heat dissipation to protect the entire system and our KIWIBoards are no exception.