Advanced Thermal Solutions TLC-100-DIST – Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Kit

• Thermochromic Liquid Crystal kit designed for heat transfer studies and mapping temperature fields on electronic components or boards
• Includes TLCs #5 (40°C to 60°C) and TLC #12 (80°C to 90°C)
• TLCs change color at a specified temperature starting at red, changing to green then blue
• For electronics cooling applications, this provides the user accurate information about the location of hotspots on a device, their temperature, and temperature gradient
• Can be used for measurements at both the component and board level

The TLC-100-DIST is a Thermochromic Liquid Crystal kit designed for heat transfer studies and mapping temperature fields on electronic components or boards. The TLC-100 features thermochromic liquid crystals (TLCs) which change color at a specified temperature starting at red, changing to green then blue. For electronics cooling applications, this provides the user with accurate information about the location of hotspots on a device, their temperature, and temperature gradient. TLC-100-DIST includes TLC #5 (40°C to 60°C) and TLC #12 (80°C to 90°C).

To map the temperature profile of a component or board, black ink is airbrushed on to the specimen. Then, TLCs with a particular temperature range, are sprayed onto the measurement surface. Once the device is turned on and the components are brought to activation temperature, the liquid crystals will begin turning red, then into different colors, representing the temperature distribution of the component or board.

Kit Components

• Airbrush for coating the component or board’s surface with black backing ink and liquid crystals
• Air hose with couplings, valve for propellant cans, and a 1/4-inch pipe adapter for use with an air compressor
• Two 30ml bottles of Thermochromic Liquid Crystals (#5 and #12)
• One 30ml bottle of sprayable black backing ink for pre-treating the surface to be studied
• Two glass jars, which attach to the airbrush, for dispensing ink and liquid crystals
• Two portable and disposable 255g (11 oz.) cans of CFC-free air propellent (Only included in U.S. sale) 

The temperature map of the component is shown after being sprayed with liquid crystals.