Isolating TO-3 LM317/337

mik · 14th March 2004, 08:11 AM

Should be isolated from the heatsink even if the heatsink is on the PCB without contact with the chasis?
Thanks!

Centauri · 14th March 2004, 10:51 AM

If there is no way that any other components can touch the heatsink, then no isolation will give better heat transfer.

Cheers

mik · 14th March 2004, 11:37 AM

Thanks for the answer!

14th March 2004, 08:11 AM	#1
mik diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Serbia	Isolating TO-3 LM317/337 Should be isolated from the heatsink even if the heatsink is on the PCB without contact with the chasis? Thanks!

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14th March 2004, 10:51 AM	#2
Centauri diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle, Australia	If there is no way that any other components can touch the heatsink, then no isolation will give better heat transfer. Cheers

14th March 2004, 11:37 AM	#3
mik diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Serbia	Thanks for the answer!

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