In Reply to: TO-220 tab leaking to heatsink? posted by jorisdallaire on September 5, 2014 at 08:48:28:
PC CPUs usually use a silver-filled compund which is conductive, both thermally and electrically. Any residue of that may make the silicone compound resistive.
We test TO-220 devices at work for breakdown at 1900V DC, same insulators.
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