Thermal Considerations - Z3 Technology Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS Instruction Manual

CONFIDENTIAL Z3-DM8169-VI-RPS
Its versatile design allows the system designer to focus on the end application, with confidence that the Z3-
DM8169-MOD will handle all audio and video media operations required with little or no additional
engineering effort.
Whether the end application requires encode or decode media from storage or streaming, the readily available,
production-ready Z3-DM8169-MOD will simplify the overall system design, reducing time to market and
costs.

4. Thermal Considerations

The main processor on the Z3-DM8169-MOD generates a large amount of heat, and is cooled by a fan heat
sink type cooler. The heat sink may reach temperatures in excess of 75 degrees C during work. Please make
sure that the airflow for the heat sink is free and unimpeded at all times. Hot air must have a place to escape to
allow for room air to be used to cool the chip. Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the
processor.
The maximum continuous power consumption by the whole Z3-DM8169-MOD system during normal
operation should be less than 18W, with up to 12W dissipated by the main processor. Please plan the cooling
strategy appropriately.
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