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ATCA-C110/1G Installation and Use Manual
Appendix C Thermal Validation
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Measuring Local Air Temperature
Measure local component ambient temperature by placing the thermocouple downstream of
the component. This method is conservative since it includes heating of the air by the
component. Figure C-2 illustrates one method of mounting the thermocouple.
Figure C-2. Measuring Local Air Temperature
Thermocouple
junction
PWB
Tape thermocouple wire to
top of component
Air flow