In going back and thinking about this (since I sometimes like to connect two
"radiating" areas of copper on opposite sides of the board with vias for
heat conduction), I wondered:  solder is not a great heat conductor, but it
is better than air or solder mask, isn't it?  What do you think would be a
good way to achieve a "thermal via"?

Seth Goodman
Goodman & Associates
7687 Leta Way
Verona, WI 53593
Tel (608)833-9933
Fax (608)833-9966

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> I may be wrong interpreting your question, but it seems you want
> to get heat out. Are these vias
> "heat pipes?" If so, keep them open. As you know, solder is not a
> good thermal conductor.
>
> Earl Moon
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