HIGH THERMAL AND DIELECTRIC PERFORMANCE INSULATOR PAD
Tgard
TM
K52 is a high thermal and dielectric performance insulator pad consisting of a
ceramic filled phase change compound coated on MT Kapton film.
Tgard
TM
K52 phase change coating all but eliminates contact thermal resistance. The
phase change coating melts at 52ºC and replaces all contact areas that contain air.
Tgard
TM
K52-1 is ideal for applications requiring the best thermal performing insulator
material.
Tgard
TM
K52-2 has the best balance of thermal, dielectric and cut through performance.
Tgard
TM
K52-3 is a 3 mil MT Kapton film that provides the best crush and cut and tear re-
sistance available with thermal properties that are still in the high performance category.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• High breakdown voltage of 4,000 – 9,000 range VAC
• Resistant to tears and cut through
• Total thermal resistance of 0.13 - 0.30
range ºC-in2/watt at 20 psi clip force
APPLICATIONS
• Audio amps
• Power modules
• Switching mode power supplies
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Thermally Conductive Insulators
Tgard
TM
K52
PROPERTY
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Dielectric Withstand Voltage
6.4mm probe for 30 sec.
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage
6.4mm probe
Volume Resistivity
Dielectric Constant @ 1 MHz
TEST METHOD
K52-1
K52-2
K52-3
ASTM D149
ASTM D149
ASTM D257
ASTM D257
ASTM D374
ASTM D374
ASTM D412
ASTM D412
3,000 volts DC
4,200 volts AC
4 x 10
14
1.8
2 mil (0.051mm)
1 mil (0.025mm)
13.5 kpsi (93 mPa)
80%
-60 - 150ºC
Light amber
6,000 volts DC
7,800 volts AC
4 x 10
14
1.8
3 mil (0.076mm)
2 mil (0.051mm)
18 kpsi (124 mPa)
80%
-60 - 150ºC
Light amber
7,500 volts DC
9,000 volts AC
4 x 10
14
1.8
4 mil (0.102mm)
3 mil (0.076mm)
20 kpsi (139 mPa)
80%
-60 - 150ºC
Medium amber
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Composite Thickness
MT Kapton
®
Thickness
Tensile Strength
Elongation MD
Operating Temperature Range
Color
PRESSURE, PSI (KPA)
TOTAL THERMAL RESISTANCE
˚C-in²/watt (˚C-cm²/watt)
K52-1
K52-2
K52-3
10 (69)
20 (138)
50 (345)
100 (689)
200 (1379)
400 (2758)
0.14 (0.90)
0.23 (1.48)
0.33 (2.13)
0.14 (0.90)
0.23 (1.48)
0.32 (2.06)
0.13 (0.84)
0.22 (1.42)
0.31 (2.00)
0.13 (0.84)
0.22 (1.42)
0.30 (1.94)
0.13 (0.84)
0.22 (1.42)
0.30 (1.94)
0.13 (0.84)
0.22 (1.42)
0.30 (1.94)
STANDARD DIE CUT PARTS:
CUSTOM DIE CUT PARTS:
PRESSURE SENSITIVE
ADHESIVE:
Standard part sizes for TO-220, TO-247, TO-3P, TO-3PL, and TO-264
Custom configurations available with standard tolerance of 0.5mm (0.020”)
Ability to handle drawings in multiple file formats. (.DXF and .DWG preferred)
Single side adhesive available on request
Data for design engineer guidance only. Observed performance varies in application. Engineers are
reminded to test the material in application.
THR-DS-Tgard-K52 032515
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