A copper SFP ran very hot, so a small heat sink helped
A copper SFP became much hotter than expected during first use. An SFP is a small plug-in module, and copper versions can produce a lot of heat.
Adding a small on top helped pull heat away from the module. There are no numbers or long-term test results, but the example shows that even small parts can need heat control in a compact setup.
Key points
- Copper can get very hot in use.
- A small can help move heat away from the module.
- No measured s or long-term stability results were provided.
- setups should include nearby in heat checks.