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TIM

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006012

A thermal interface material is a substance applied between two components to enhance heat transfer between them. This material fills microscopic air gaps that would otherwise impede thermal conductivity. Common TIMs include thermal grease, thermal pads, and metallic solders, each offering different thermal resistance properties.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006012
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial electronics
TranslationsGerman: TIM; Spanish: TIM; French: TIM
Record as JSON
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  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A thermal interface material is a substance applied between two components to enhance heat transfer between them. This material fills microscopic air gaps that would otherwise impede thermal conductivity. Common TIMs include thermal grease, thermal pads, and metallic solders, each offering different thermal resistance properties.",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "TIM",
    "es": "TIM",
    "fr": "TIM"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tim/"
}

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