Thermal - Heat Pipes, Vapor Chambers

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ATS-HP-F6L70S63W-275

ATS-HP-F6L70S63W-275

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 63W 8.1X3X70MM

0

ATS-HP-F8L250S27W-457

ATS-HP-F8L250S27W-457

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 27W 9.5X6.5X250MM

0

ATS-HP-D9.5L500S34W-163

ATS-HP-D9.5L500S34W-163

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

ROUND HEATPIPE 35W 9.5X500MM

0

ATS-HP-F8L350S18W-396

ATS-HP-F8L350S18W-396

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 18W 10.9X3.8X350MM

0

ATS-HP-F8L200S30W-375

ATS-HP-F8L200S30W-375

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 30W 11.1X3.2X200MM

0

ATS-HP-F6L150S30W-293

ATS-HP-F6L150S30W-293

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 30W 7.8X3.5X150MM

0

ATS-HP-F6L400S11W-282

ATS-HP-F6L400S11W-282

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 11W 8.1X3X400MM

0

ATS-HP-F8L450S14W-425

ATS-HP-F8L450S14W-425

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 14W 10.4X4.5X450MM

0

ATS-HP-F8L200S30W-366

ATS-HP-F8L200S30W-366

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 30W 11.3X3X200MM

0

ATS-HP-F6L200S21W-248

ATS-HP-F6L200S21W-248

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 21W 8.4X2.3X200MM

0

ATS-HP-F6L250S20W-351

ATS-HP-F6L250S20W-351

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 20W 6.8X5.3X250MM

0

ATS-HP-F8L350S18W-423

ATS-HP-F8L350S18W-423

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 18W 10.4X4.5X350MM

0

ATS-HP-F5L100S35W-208

ATS-HP-F5L100S35W-208

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 35W 6.7X2.5X100MM

0

ATS-HP-F6L350S14W-337

ATS-HP-F6L350S14W-337

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 14W 7.1X4.8X350MM

0

ATS-HP-F5L350S11W-237

ATS-HP-F5L350S11W-237

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 11W 5.9X4X350MM

0

ATS-HP-D7L350S37W-141

ATS-HP-D7L350S37W-141

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

ROUND HEATPIPE 37W 7X350MM

0

ATS-HP-F6L200S23W-294

ATS-HP-F6L200S23W-294

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 23W 7.8X3.5X200MM

0

ATS-HP-F8L300S23W-458

ATS-HP-F8L300S23W-458

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 23W 9.5X6.5X300MM

0

ATS-HP-F8L200S31W-420

ATS-HP-F8L200S31W-420

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 31W 10.4X4.5X200MM

0

ATS-HP-F4L70S41W-192

ATS-HP-F4L70S41W-192

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

FLAT HEATPIPE 41W 4.8X3X70MM

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Thermal - Heat Pipes, Vapor Chambers

1. Overview

Heat pipes and vapor chambers are passive two-phase heat transfer devices that utilize phase change cycles (evaporation-condensation) to efficiently redistribute thermal energy. These technologies play critical roles in modern electronics, aerospace, and energy systems by maintaining optimal operating temperatures for high-performance components.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

Type Functional Features Application Examples
Sintered Wick Heat Pipe High thermal conductivity (5-10x copper), anti-gravity operation CPU/GPU cooling in servers
Gravity-Assisted Heat Pipe Lower cost, requires vertical orientation Air-cooled heat sinks for consumer electronics
Variable Conductance Heat Pipe (VCHP) Temperature-controlled operation via non-condensable gas Aerospace thermal regulation systems
Copper-Water Vapor Chamber Ultra-thin design ( 3mm), planar heat spreading Smartphone SoC cooling
Stainless Steel-Amonia VC High reliability for extreme environments Satellite thermal control

3. Structure & Composition

Heat pipes typically consist of: 1) Inner wick structure (sintered powder, grooved, or mesh), 2) Working fluid (water, ammonia, or methanol), 3) Sealed container (copper, aluminum). Vapor chambers have similar components but feature: 1) Flat sealed enclosure with internal support pillars, 2) Multi-directional vapor flow channels, 3) Advanced micro-structured wick layers.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter Importance Typical Values
Effective Thermal Conductivity Determines heat transport capacity 10,000-50,000 W/m K
Operating Temperature Range Defines environmental compatibility -50 C to 300 C
Maximum Heat Transport Capacity Design limit for thermal load 50-500 W
Pressure Resistance Structural integrity under stress 1-5 MPa
Response Time Speed of thermal equilibrium 10-100 ms

5. Application Fields

  • Consumer electronics: Smartphone processors, gaming consoles
  • Data centers: Server rack cooling systems
  • Renewable energy: Solar inverters, energy storage systems
  • Automotive: EV battery pack thermal management
  • Industrial: High-power laser modules, semiconductor manufacturing equipment

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer Representative Product Key Features
Cooler Master Hyper Heat Pipe Series Nano-fiber wick structure, 120W capacity
Thermacore TS Heat Pipe Space-qualified VCHP design
Aavid (TE Connectivity) Vapor Chamber 3.0 0.8mm thickness for mobile devices
Calsonic Kansei AeroChamber VC For automotive LiDAR systems

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: 1) Thermal load requirements, 2) Available space constraints, 3) Operating environment conditions (temperature/vibration), 4) Interface compatibility (Cp vs. Al), 5) Cost-performance trade-offs. For high-reliability applications, materials selection and accelerated life testing become critical factors.

8. Industry Trends

The market is evolving towards micro-scale integration (e.g., 0.4mm diameter heat pipes), advanced nanofluid working media, and hybrid systems combining heat pipes with liquid cooling. Emerging applications in 5G infrastructure and autonomous vehicle systems are driving demand for ultra-thin vapor chambers with 3D printing-formed wick structures. Market growth is projected at 12.8% CAGR through 2030, with significant R&D investments in space thermal control and data center liquid-assisted solutions.

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