I have heard that the spring action helps thermal cycling and expansion, and keeps a steady force to make a solid thermal contact. Spring clips are available from other manufacturers such as AAvid/Thermalloy, but I would like to accomplish the same by using a screw and washer. Are there certain...
Does anybody have any experience with securing power transistors to heatsinks using belleville washers. I am interested in TO-220, TO-247 packages. Any info is appreciated.