Embedded systems and IPC heatsink solutions
Thermal management in embedded systems
Embedded system design places specific demands on the cooling of the electronic components installed, as they are often used in spatially restricted environments with little airflow. At the same time, they are expected to be highly reliable and have a long service life. Otherwise, overheating can lead to a loss of performance or even complete system failure.
Typical examples of embedded computers
Typical examples of embedded computers
- POS display
- HMI display
- HMI Panel PC
- System-on-Modules / Computer-On-Modules
- Single-Board-Computer
- HMI system
- IoT gateway
Innovative heat sinks for high-performance HMI / POS / IPC hardware
Effective thermal management in this compact embedded hardware is therefore crucial to ensure the performance and reliability of embedded systems. Due to increasing miniaturisation, heat sinks in HMI displays and panel PCs must be designed to be ever smaller and more efficient at the same time. This is because as the performance of processors in embedded computing increases, their power dissipation also rises rapidly. This heat must be dissipated safely. In most cases, standard heat sinks are out of the question for reasons of space. Or their performance is not sufficient to dissipate the heat of the components from an embedded system quickly enough to the outside.
Let's talk about your cooling task!
Raphael Kroll
Sales Department
+49 (0)7561 9837-27
r.kroll@ekl-ag.de
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Raphael Kroll
Sales Department
+49 (0)7561 9837-27
r.kroll@ekl-ag.de
Make an appointment Enquiries by e-mail
Powerful and cost-conscious embedded heat sink design
EKL AG has 29 years of experience in finding efficient and compact solutions to these heat problems in small installation spaces. Our employees design cooling solutions that not only reliably protect your electronic components from overheating and loss of performance. When designing your embedded system heatsink, we always pay attention to a cost-optimised selection of the cooling solutions in question.
EKL: Your embedded system heat sink manufacturer
We are your ideal partner for the reliable dissipation of power loss from your housings and displays. Our cooling solutions include
- Heat dissipation systems that combine heat spreaders with heat pipes to efficiently transport heat from the point of origin to the cooling fins.
- Cooling modules that have a copper inlay for direct mounting on heat sources such as processors and power electronics components.
- Pin-fin heat sinks, manufactured by cold extrusion, which offer improved air circulation compared to extruded models thanks to their pin shape.
- Various types of PCB coolers, such as soldered, clipped or screwed variants, compatible with most semiconductor housings.
- Pre-assembled assemblies of heat sinks and press-fit fasteners.
Passive cooling systems for embedded computers
Passive cooling systems are the preferred choice as they work without mechanical components. These heat sink solutions are energy efficient as they consume no power, operate silently and require no wear and maintenance. Passive heat sinks use an increased surface area to optimise heat dissipation, as well as heat spreader solutions with integrated heat pipes and heat sinks with copper inlays. They are therefore widely used in embedded system design.
Active cooling systems for embedded PCs
In certain situations, such as when used in challenging environments or with high computing power, active cooling with fans may be necessary to reliably dissipate the heat of the power loss.
EKL has a wide range of manufacturing processes for passive, active and passive-active combined cooling solutions:
EKL has a wide range of manufacturing processes for passive, active and passive-active combined cooling solutions:
Housings as heat sinks for IPC electronics
Normally, the housing is used to protect electronic components from dust and contact. However, it can also help to cool the devices. The material of the housing is important for dissipating heat from processors or power supplies in embedded systems.
EKL therefore includes the housing of an HMI display, for example, in the cooling concept wherever possible. Embedded hardware housings can be made from materials such as steel, aluminium, galvanised steel or stainless steel to enable efficient cooling. Metals conduct heat well and distribute it over the entire surface of the enclosure. Metal enclosures also provide good protection for your embedded systems against electromagnetic interference.
Die-cast aluminium heat sinks in particular can also serve as housings. Complex geometries can be realised in almost any size using this manufacturing process. Handles and mounting elements can already be integrated into the die-cast design. This reduces the time and effort involved in assembling and reworking your HMI displays / POS displays.
Die-cast aluminium heat sinks in particular can also serve as housings. Complex geometries can be realised in almost any size using this manufacturing process. Handles and mounting elements can already be integrated into the die-cast design. This reduces the time and effort involved in assembling and reworking your HMI displays / POS displays.
- 29 years of experience
- Engineering in Germany
- Full Service Heat Sink
- Cost-efficient development
- Fast market launch
- Maximum quality
EKL - Everything from a single source
The temperature of electronic components must remain within the tolerated range, as excessive heating can shorten their service life and impair their performance. EKL provides you with expert support in solving these heat problems efficiently and economically using passive heat sinks, fans, heat pipes, liquid heat sinks or other thermal management technologies.
EKL is therefore your perfect solution partner for cost-optimised temperature regulation of all components in your electronic device. We are at your side in every project phase, from the initial idea, design and prototype construction through to series production - and beyond!
The temperature of electronic components must remain within the tolerated range, as excessive heating can shorten their service life and impair their performance. EKL provides you with expert support in solving these heat problems efficiently and economically using passive heat sinks, fans, heat pipes, liquid heat sinks or other thermal management technologies.
EKL is therefore your perfect solution partner for cost-optimised temperature regulation of all components in your electronic device. We are at your side in every project phase, from the initial idea, design and prototype construction through to series production - and beyond!
Personal contact person
From the initial project phase to the delivery of your customised cooling technology, you will always have a personal contact at EKL. We are always available to provide you with competent and responsive support.
Full service from the idea to logistics
Concentrate on your core competence of product development. We offer all project services relating to cooling - from the initial consultation, idea development and thermal simulation, prototype construction and optimisation, through to punctual delivery and reliable logistics and warehousing.
Variety of manufacturing processes
We are one of the heat sink manufacturers with the widest range of manufacturing processes. This enables us to offer a service portfolio that is designed for the development and production of your truly best cooling solution - at an optimum price-performance ratio.
Performance optimisation + cost optimisation
EKL actively supports you in reducing your manufacturing costs without compromising quality or performance. Product cost reduction is an important aspect that we achieve for you through efficient design, careful material selection and reliable production partners.
Pre-assembled assemblies + packaging
We actively relieve your production staff by supplying pre-assembled assemblies. This not only reduces your labour costs per device, but also guarantees the highest quality. We protect your sensitive heat sinks or assemblies for transport with customised packaging.
Warehouse and logistics in Germany
With over 1100 pallet spaces, we offer customised logistics solutions and reduce your storage costs through stockpiling and consignment stock, just-in-time deliveries, coordinated delivery schedules and flexible shipping options for individual requirements.
The EKL project stages for your cooling solutionChoose your entry point!
Our offer is as flexible as your needs. Are you still early in the development phase and want an idea generator for the best cooling solution? Do you have a ready-made device that gets too hot? Or are you simply looking for an alternative or additional supplier for a heat sink already used in series production? In EKL you will always find a flexible, agile and responsible partner for the cooling of your electronic components and complete systems, whatever the project phase. We look forward to your enquiry!
Counselling
Concept
Concept
In personal contact and open dialogue with you, our engineers create the creative space and framework to design the best cooling solution for your requirements from the wealth of options available.
Development
Feasibility / simulation
Feasibility / simulation
We test the idea for your heat sink virtually in the thermal simulation. Realistic computer simulations allow variations in manufacturing processes, system structures and other parameters.
Performance optimisation
Even a well-functioning heat sink can still be optimised. We determine the "how" and "how much" by simulating different materials or cooling technologies, for example, as well as simulating various environmental parameters.
Cost optimisation
An expensive heat sink can often be made significantly cheaper by using an alternative manufacturing process. Whether with the same or application-specific performance: we support your product development in reducing costs.
Production drawing
Prototype construction
Prototype construction
Prototypes from our design department enable early testing and targeted solutions to problems in your device. We create your functional and design prototypes with our in-house CNC production.
Series production
small to large
small to large
By manufacturing in-house and in Asia, we can offer all types of heat sinks from small to large series at competitive unit prices. We impress our long-standing customers with our consistently high quality.
Sampling
Incoming goods inspection
Incoming goods inspection
We make no compromises when it comes to quality: Development takes place in Germany and all series products are analysed by our German test laboratory according to test plans using state-of-the-art methods.
Surface finishing
Anodising, powder coating, painting etc. protect your heat sinks from corrosion and environmental influences. But colour is not just chic, because dark-coloured heat sinks also emit more radiant heat.
Assemblies
Pre-assembly
Pre-assembly
We actively relieve your production with pre-assembled assemblies. This reduces your workload per device and guarantees the highest quality, because as cooling professionals we ensure that the heat sink is optimally attached.
Quality assurance
Test plans
Test plans
We test according to our own and customer-specific test plans using the latest rapid thermal measuring equipment, 3D measuring machines, assembly tests and testing of various application scenarios.
Packaging design
Packaging production
Packaging production
EKL develops and produces customised packaging to optimally protect your sensitive heat sinks or assemblies in the sometimes harsh transport and storage environments.
Warehouse
& Logistics
& Logistics
With large storage capacities, we offer production-related stocking and consignment warehouses, just-in-time deliveries, customised delivery schedules and flexible shipping options for your individual requirements.
Let's talk about your cooling task!
Frank Sichler
Sales Manager
+49 (0)7561 9837-47
f.sichler@ekl-ag.de
Make an appointment Enquiries by e-mail
Frank Sichler
Sales Manager
+49 (0)7561 9837-47
f.sichler@ekl-ag.de
Make an appointment Enquiries by e-mail