Heatsink Clip Load Metrology
Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines 83
Figure 7-9. Load Cell Installation in Machined Heatsink Base Pocket – Side View
Figure 7-10. Preload Test Configuration
Load Cells (3x)
Preload Fixture (copper
core with milled out pocket)
Wax to maintain load cell in
position during heatsink
installation
Height of pocket
~ height of
selected load
cell
Load cell protrusion
(Note: to be optimized depending on
assembly stiffness)
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