Cool Runnings: How Multiphysics Simulation is Rewriting the Rules of Electronics Thermal Design

In February 2024, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of over 15 million laptop adapters, due to fire and burn hazards caused by overheating. It's just the latest in a stream of similar safety alerts. Recently, products as diverse as baby monitors, air fryers, and massage guns have all been subject to recalls because of overheating concerns. For electronic designers, such incidents underline the importance of effective thermal management. [...]

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