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This occurs at accelerated life tests or high temperatures and is suspected to be caused by surface-state effects. Degradation in pinch-off voltage. This is a common failure mode for gallium arsenide devices operating at high temperature, and primarily stems from semiconductor-metal interactions and degradation of gate metal structures, with ...
Heat stroke is an acute temperature elevation caused by exposure to excessive heat, or combination of heat and humidity, that overwhelms the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body. The latter is a relatively rare side effect of many drugs, particularly those that affect the central nervous system .
Allen's rule is a biological rule that says the limbs of endotherms are shorter in cold climates and longer in hot climates. Limb length affects the body's surface area, which helps with thermoregulation. Shorter limbs help to conserve heat, while longer limbs help to dissipate heat. [13]
Raynaud’s syndrome can be triggered by cold temperatures, stress and habitual activities that involve using your hands, such as playing an instrument or typing on a computer, Wright says.
Overheating may refer to: Overheating (economics) , a rapid, very big growth of production that is thought to have a negative influence Overheating (electricity) , unexpected rise of temperature in a portion of electrical circuit, that can cause harm to the circuit, and accidents
A heat pipe is a heat transfer device that uses evaporation and condensation of a two-phase "working fluid" or coolant to transport large quantities of heat with a very small difference in temperature between the hot and cold interfaces. A typical heat pipe consists of sealed hollow tube made of a thermoconductive metal such as copper or ...
Heat is removed in a two-phase system, where the liquid boils when it comes in contact with hot components due to its low boiling point. [33] The system takes advantage of a concept known as " latent heat " which is the heat (thermal energy) required to change the phase of a fluid, this occurs when the two-phase coolant comes in contact with ...
Heat illness is a spectrum of disorders due to increased body temperature. It can be caused by either environmental conditions or by exertion. It includes minor conditions such as heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat exhaustion as well as the more severe condition known as heat stroke. [1] It can affect any or all anatomical systems. [2]