[FAQ-THERM-4] How can I mount TO-247 devices on the heatsink to get good thermal performance?

TBhatia

There are some design considerations when designing the thermal management system for Through-Hole devices. For the details on the choice of device, mounting technique and Thermal Interface Material (TIM) please refer to the Application Note "THERMAL MEASUREMENT AND DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WOLFSPEED® SIC POWER DEVICES IN TO-247 PACKAGE"