Thermal Links for TO-5, TO-8 and TO-18 Transistors

CTS
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CTS’ thermal links provide an effective retainer superior retention and thermal conductivity due to
and efficient thermal path between semiconductor and their 6 to 8-segment fingers versus the 2 or 3-segment
fingers available from other manufacturers.
heat sinks or chassis. CTS’ unique design gives
Thermal Link Retainers Without BeO Insulators
Fig.
#
Part Number
Semiconductor
Case Type
Black Cadmium Finish Dull Nickel Finish
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
TO-18
TO-18
TO-18
TO-18
TO-18
TO-5
TO-5
TO-5
TO-5
TO-5
TXBE-019-021B
TXB2P-019-028B
TX1807B
TX1807-1B
TX1847B
TXBE-032-031B
TXB2P-032-037B
TX0507-1B
TX0507-2B
TX0547B
TXBE-019-021ND
TXB2P-019-028ND
TX1807ND
TX1807-1ND
TX1847ND
TXBE-032-031ND
TXB2P-032-037ND
TX0507-1ND
TX0507-2ND
TX0547ND
Mounting
Method
Rivet/Solder
2-56 Screw
4-40 Stud
6-32 Stud
2-56 Hex Nut
Rivet/Solder
4-40 Screw
6-32 Stud
10-32 Stud
14-40 Hex Nut
Dimensions are for reference use only. Contact CTS for
dimensions with tolerances or standard part drawings.
Thermal Link Retainers With BeO Insulators
Fig.
#
Part Number
Semiconductor
Case Type
Black Cadmium Finish Dull Nickel Finish
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
8
TO-18
TO-18**
TO-18
TO-18
TO-18
TO-18
TO-5
TO-5**
TO-5
TO-5
TO-5
TO-5
TXP1803B
TXP1808B
TX1806B
TX1806-1B
TX1822B
—
TXP0503B
TXP0508B
TX0506-1B
TX0506-2B
TX0522B
—
TXP1803ND
TXP1808ND
TX1806ND
TX1806-1ND
TX1822ND
TX1805-ND
TXP0503ND
TXP0508ND
TX0506-1ND
TX0506-2ND
TX0522ND
TX0505-ND
Mounting
Method
2-56 Screw
2-56 Screw
4-40 Stud
6-32 Stud
2-56 Hex Nut
Solder
4-40 Screw
4-40 Screw
6-32 Stud
10-32 Stud
4-40 Hex Nut
Solder
**BeO and thermal link are brazed together.
Dimensions are for reference use only. Contact CTS for
dimensions with tolerances or standard part drawings.
Thermal Link Retainers Without BeO Insulators
Part Number
Black Cadmium Finish Dull Nickel Finish
TXBE-050-028X
TXB2P-050-037X
TXBE-045-028B
TXB2P-045-037B
TXBE-050-028B
TXB2P-050-037B
TXBE-055-028B
TXB2P-055-037B
TXBE-045-028ND
TXB2P-045-037ND
TXBE-050-028ND
TXB2P-050-037ND
TXBE-055-028ND
TXB2P-055-037ND
Mounting
Method
Max. Weight
(Grams)
Case
Diameter
Solder, Epoxy, Rivet
4-40 Screw
Solder, Epoxy, Rivet
4-40 Screw
Solder, Epoxy, Rivet
4-40 Screw
1.5
4.5
1.5
4.5
1.5
4.5
0.455
0.455
0.500
0.500
0.550
0.550
Screw and shouldered nylon washer for .060 chassis included;
If mounting hardware not desired, deleted “P” from part number.
Dimensions are for reference use only. Contact CTS for
dimensions with tolerances or standard part drawings.
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