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Thermal Considerations
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Test Scenario 3: Quad Core EBX-38ECP - Passive and Active Performance
The active and passive performance of the Atom E3845 version of the Viper will typically
require a heat sink + fan for operation above 80 ºC, at >90% CPU utilization.
Figure 31. EBX-38ECP CPU Core Temperature Relative to Ambient Temperature