What Are The Real Differences Between Liquid Cold Plates And Heat Sinks? 2025-12-15
This article clarifies the fundamental differences between liquid cold plates and heat sinks. It explains that heat sinks passively transfer heat to ambient air via convection, suitable for moderate heat loads. In contrast, liquid cold plates actively transfer heat to a circulating liquid, offering superior heat dissipation, better temperature uniformity, and precise control for high heat flux applications. The article details their distinct designs, performance capabilities, typical applications (e.g., heat sinks in consumer electronics, cold plates in EVs/data centers), and cost/complexity implications. Kingka's ability to provide both customized solutions is also highlighted.
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