Thermal Considerations
Bengal (VL-EPMe-30) Reference Manual
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Test Scenario 3: Quad Core EPMe-30ECP + HDW-406 Heat Sink, with/without HDW-407
Fan
As shown below, the quad core version of the Bengal will typically require a heat sink + fan for
operation above 80 ºC, at >90% CPU utilization.
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EPMe-30ECP - Quad Core Thermal Characterization
Heat sink only
Heat sink + Fan
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Figure 20. EPMe-30ECP CPU Core Temperature Relative to Ambient Temperature
