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Selection Guide
Product
Description
Adhesion/Shore 00
Softness
Thermal
Performance
Dielectric
Properties
Base
Material
Type
Product
Thick-
ness
mil (mm)
Filler
Type
Liner
Type
Adhesion Character-
ization /// Shore 00
Testing based on TM
6mm Thickness
Conductivity
(W/m-K
3M ASTM
D5470 TM)
Imped-
ance****
°C-in
2
/W
(°C-cm
2
/W)
Dielectric Strength
KV/mm
(Film version tested)
Volume
Resistivity
(ohm/cm)
UL
Flammability
Rating
Potential Operating
Temperature
Range***
(°C)
5516
5516S*
Soft Pad
Filled
Silicone
Polymer
20( 0.5)
40(1.0)
60(1.5)
80(2.0)
Ceramic PET
No added adhesive
layer. Pad is tacky and
conformable ///
Shore 00=73
3.1
0.31 (2.0)
0.53 (3.4)
0.76 (4.9)
0.98 (6.3)
3.1 6.9 x10
14
3M V1 or V0
TM**
Short Term
(Hours-Days): 150°C
Long Term
(Weeks-Months):
100-125°C
Notes: *1) 3M Pad 5516S is Thermal Pad 5516 with a polymeric permanent film on one side to be used as a non-tacky surface for ease of reworking an assembly.
Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Impedance are slightly changed with addition of the film, while Dieletric strength is improved. 2) Optional thicknesses >2.0mm are
available. Call 3M for details.
5519
5519S*
Soft Pad
Filled
Silicone
Polymer
20 (0.5)
40 (1.0)
60 (1.5)
80 (2.0)
Ceramic PET
No added adhesive
layer. Pad is tacky and
conformable /// Shore
00=80
4.1
0.29 (1.9)
0.48 (3.1)
0.65 (4.2)
0.82 (5.3)
3.1 6.9 x10
14
3M V1/V0 or
VO TM**
Short Term
(Hours-Days): 150°C
Long Term
(Weeks-Months):
100-125°C
Notes: *1) 3M Pad 5519S is Thermal Pad 5519 with a polymeric permanent film on one side to be used as a non-tacky surface for ease of reworking an assembly.
Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Impedance are slightly changed with addition of the film, while Dieletric strength is improved. 2) Optional thicknesses >2.0mm are
available. Call 3M for details.
5591S*
Ultra
Soft Pad
Filled
Silicone
Polymer
20 (0.5)
40 (1.0)
60 (1.5)
80 (2.0)
Ceramic PET
No Added adhesive
layer. Pad is tacky and
conformable /// Shore
00=10-15
1.0
1.14 (7.3)
1.92 (12.4)
2.71 (17.5)
3.49 (22.5)
7.9 2.0 X 10
12
3M V1 or VO
TM**
Short Term
(Hours-Days): 150°C
Long Term
(Weeks-Months):
100-125°C
Notes: *1) 3M Pad 5591S has a 12µm PET permanent film on one side to be used as a non-tacky surface for ease of reworking an assembly. 2) 3M Pad 5591S is available in the
0.5mm -2.0mm thickness. 3) Optional thicknesses > 2.0mm are available. Call 3M for details.
5592
5592S*
Soft Pad
Filled
Silicone
Polymer
20 (0.5)
40 (1.0)
60 (1.5)
80 (2.0)
Ceramic PET
No added adhesive
layer. Pad is tacky and
conformable /// Shore
00=40-50
1.1
0.64 (4.1)
1.15 (7.4)
1.66 (10.7)
2.43 (15.7)
14.7 3.0 X 10
12
3M V1 or V0
TM**
Short Term
(Hours-Days): 150°C
Long Term
(Weeks-Months):
100-125°C
Notes: *1) 3M Pad 5592S is Thermal Pad 5592 with a 12µm PET permanent film on one side to be used as a non-tacky surface for ease of reworking an assembly.
Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Impedance are slightly changed with addition of the PET film, while Dieletric strength is improved. 2) 3M Pad 5592S
is available in the 0.5mm -2.0mm thickness. 3M Pad 5592 1.0-2.0mm thickness. 3) Optional thicknesses > 2.0mm are available. Call 3M for details.
5595
5595S*
Soft Pad
Filled
Silicone
Polymer
20 (0.5)
40 (1.0)
60 (1.5)
80 (2.0)
Ceramic PET
No added adhesive
layer. Pad is tacky and
conformable /// Shore
00= 50-60
1.6
0.70 (4.5)
1.21 (7.8 )
1.71 (11.0)
2.22 (14.3)
15.7 5.0 X 10
12
3M V1 or V0
TM**
Short Term
(Hours-Days): 150°C
Long Term
(Weeks-Months):
100-125°C
Notes: *1) 3M Pad 5595S is Thermal Pad 5595 with a 12µm PET permanent film on one side to be used as a non-tacky surface for ease of reworking an assembly.
Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Impedance are slightly changed with addition of the PET film, while Dieletric strength is improved. 2) 3M Pad 5595S
is available in the 0.5mm -2.0mm thickness. 3M Pad 5595 1.0-2.0mm thickness. 3) Optional thicknesses > 2.0mm are available. Call 3M for details.
** 3M V1 or V0 TM Notes: 1) Test results based on 3M UL Test Method. 2) The 3M V1 TM testing applies to the 0.5mm thick products in the “S” version.
**** Thermal impedance is measured with the test sample under a nominal 10psi pressure to reflect a typical end use application.
3M™ Thermally Conductive Silicone Interface Pads