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Board Temperature

adriang

Is the ZUBoard supposed to run so hot? The left half (looking into face with Zynq and ethernet pointing down) of the board is really hot to touch (I'm using the recommended 45W adapter). Never handled a board where even the PCB gets this hot. U13, U18, U25 and U26 are the heat sources. Is this normal?  SysMon for both FPGA and ARM report around 50C. Thanks! 

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    To monitor the temperature of a board, you can use various methods depending on the board and its components. Here are a few common approaches:

    1. On-Board Sensors: Many modern boards have built-in temperature sensors that can provide accurate readings. These sensors are often connected to the board's microcontroller or system management controller. Check the board's documentation or specifications to identify if such sensors are available and how to access their readings.

    2. External Temperature Sensors: If the board doesn't have on-board temperature sensors or if you require additional monitoring points, you can connect external temperature sensors. These sensors can be connected via various interfaces such as I2C or SPI, and their data can be read by the microcontroller or a dedicated temperature monitoring circuit.

    3. Thermal Imaging: In some cases, you may want to visually inspect the temperature distribution across the board. Thermal imaging cameras or infrared thermometers can help you identify hotspots and temperature variations. These tools provide a real-time view of the board's thermal profile.

    Remember to consider safety precautions and ensure that the board and its components are within their specified temperature ranges. Excessive heat can lead to performance degradation, instability, or even permanent damage to the board and its components.

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    To monitor the temperature of a board, you can use various methods depending on the board and its components. Here are a few common approaches:

    1. On-Board Sensors: Many modern boards have built-in temperature sensors that can provide accurate readings. These sensors are often connected to the board's microcontroller or system management controller. Check the board's documentation or specifications to identify if such sensors are available and how to access their readings.

    2. External Temperature Sensors: If the board doesn't have on-board temperature sensors or if you require additional monitoring points, you can connect external temperature sensors. These sensors can be connected via various interfaces such as I2C or SPI, and their data can be read by the microcontroller or a dedicated temperature monitoring circuit.

    3. Thermal Imaging: In some cases, you may want to visually inspect the temperature distribution across the board. Thermal imaging cameras or infrared thermometers can help you identify hotspots and temperature variations. These tools provide a real-time view of the board's thermal profile.

    Remember to consider safety precautions and ensure that the board and its components are within their specified temperature ranges. Excessive heat can lead to performance degradation, instability, or even permanent damage to the board and its components.

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