Thread: Is there a specific purpose for the fans included in the KOP?
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Unread 12-02-2010, 07:46
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Re: Is there a specific purpose for the fans included in the KOP?
Craig,
The large fan has a three pin connector that is not a PWM connector. Some fans are provided with a feedback/tach output. Some are provided with a rotation fail output. These outputs are provided so that they may be used in specific designs for cooling. I would suggest you do a search on the part number and check out the data sheets. They are pretty cool to read through and gain some additional knowledge.
Some teams who completely enclose their electronics, use these fans to force cool the enclosure.
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