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Geode GXLV Processor Series Low Power Integrated x86 Solutions

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Package Specifications (Continued)Core Voltage(V CC2 )2.9V(Nominal)2.5V(Nominal)2.2V(Nominal)Table 8-2. Case-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance Examples @ 85°CCoreFrequencyMaximum<strong>Power</strong>θ CA for Different Ambient Temperatures (°C/W)20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C 40°C266 MHz 7.7W 8.44 7.79 7.14 6.49 5.84233 MHz 5.4W 12.04 11.11 10.19 9.26 8.33200 MHz 3.8W 17.11 15.08 14.47 13.18 11.84180 MHz 3.6W 18.06 16.67 15.28 13.89 12.50166 MHz 3.4W 19.12 17.65 16.18 14.71 13.24<strong>Geode</strong> <strong>GXLV</strong> <strong>Processor</strong> <strong>Series</strong>8.1.1 Heatsink ConsiderationsTable 8-2 shows the maximum allowed thermal resistanceof a heatsink for particular operating environments. Thecalculated values, defined as θ CA , represent the requiredability of a particular heatsink to transfer heat generatedby the processor from its case into the air, thereby maintainingthe case temperature at or below 85°C. Becauseθ CA is a measure of thermal resistivity, it is inversely proportionalto the heatsink’s ability to dissipate heat or it’sthermal conductivity.Note:A"perfect"heatsinkwouldbeabletomaintainacase temperature equal to that of the ambient airinside the system chassis.Looking at Table 8-2, it can be seen that as ambient temperature(T A ) increases, θ CA decreases, and that as powerconsumption of the processor (P) increases, θ CAdecreases. Thus, the ability of the heatsink to dissipatethermal energy must increase as the processor powerincreases and as the temperature inside the enclosureincreases.While θ CA is a useful parameter to calculate, heatsinks arenot typically specified in terms of a single θ CA .Thisisbecause the thermal resistivity of a heatsink is not constantacross power or temperature. In fact, heatsinksbecome slightly less efficient as the amount of heat theyare trying to dissipate increases. For this reason, heatsinksare typically specified by graphs that plot heat dissipation(in watts) vs. mounting surface (case) temperature riseabove ambient (in °C). This method is necessary becauseambient and case temperatures fluctuate constantly duringnormal operation of the system. The system designermust be careful to choose the proper heatsink by matchingthe required θ CA with the thermal dissipation curve ofthe device under the entire range of operating conditions inorder to make sure that the maximum case temperaturefrom Table 6-4 on page 189 is never exceeded. To choosethe proper heatsink, the system designer must make surethat the calculated θ CA falls above the curve (shadedarea). The curve itself defines the minimum temperaturerise above ambient that the heatsink can maintain.See Figure 8-1 as an example of a particular heatsinkunder consideration.Mounting Surface TemperatureRise Above Ambient – °C50403020100θ CA = 45/5 = 9θ CA = 45/9 = 52 4 6 8 10Heat Dissipated - WattsFigure 8-1. Heatsink ExampleRevision 1.3 241 www.national.com

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