How we dissipate the heat?

calendar_month Dec 13, 2024
person By RisingStar Engineering Team

Due to the closed structure, LCDs can easily accumulate hot air inside and continuously heat themselves.


Some of this heat comes from high-temperature weather, such as the monitor working under scorching sunlight; another source of heat is the LED backlight, which converts electrical energy into both light and heat energy, as well as heat from power and other electronic devices inside the LCD.


In physics, there are three ways to transfer heat from one point to another: conduction, convection, and radiation.


Radiation is the method with the worst efficiency and, unfortunately, cannot be changed by human technology at present, so we can just ignore it.


Conduction involves the transfer of heat through a material, typically a metal with good conductivity, which is why we use metal pots for cooking.


Heat conduction works through the material and structure design itself, requiring no extra power in the process, which can reduce consumption and noise while the LCD is operating.

dissipation crave on the LCD monitor

Convection, on the other hand, involves the transfer of heat by air, with the heat being carried out of the LCD by airflow. A fan pumps air in and out to create a circulation, which is more efficient than other methods but consumes extra power for heat dissipation.


The airflow also means the LCD is not completely enclosed, which allows dust to enter with the air from outside, and the fan can create noise while the LCD is working, but it remains the best method for dissipating heat.

LCD monitor with fan for heat dissipation

To understand simply, conduction means dissipating heat through a solid, while convection means dissipating heat through airflow. For conduction, we use heat dissipation bars; for convection, we use fans and air conditioners.


All of these solutions aim to help customers use our products easily and provide the best quality assurance we can offer. Maintaining long-term reliability is the core concept of our business.




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RisingStar Engineering Team

Display engineering, thermal design & technical documentation — Shenzhen, China

The RisingStar Engineering Team is the technical core behind every display we ship. Based at our 4,000 m² ISO 9001-certified facility in Shenzhen — home to a Class 10,000 cleanroom — our engineers have specialised in high-brightness, sunlight-readable LCD technology since 2009, covering optical design, thermal management, structural sealing and system integration.

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verified Reviewed by the RisingStar Engineering Team · Dec 13, 2024

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