thermal-analysis
Electronic system thermal modeling and analysis skill for junction temperature calculation, heat sink selection, thermal resistance networks, and safe operating area verification.
Profile →npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill thermal-analysis --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Thermal Analysis Skill Electronic system thermal modeling and analysis for reliable component operation. ## Purpose This skill provides comprehensive capabilities for thermal analysis of electronic systems, from component-level junction temperature calculations to system-level thermal management design. It supports heat sink selection, thermal interface material evaluation, and safe operating area verification. ## Capabilities ### Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance - Thermal resistance network modeling - Junction-to-case (theta_jc) calculations - Case-to-sink (theta_cs) with TIM analysis - Sink-to-ambient (theta_sa) characterization - Total thermal path analysis ### Heat Sink Selection and Optimization - Natural convection heat sink sizing - Forced convection performance estimation - Fin optimization for given constraints - Heat sink comparison and selection - Custom heat sink specification - Mounting and interface considerations ### Forced Convection Analysis - Fan airflow requirements calculation - Pressure drop through enclosures - Flow impedance matching - Thermal resistance vs airflow curves - Fan operating point determination ### PCB Thermal Analysis - Copper spreading
- Purpose
- Capabilities
- Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance
- Heat Sink Selection and Optimization
- Forced Convection Analysis
- PCB Thermal Analysis
- Thermal Interface Material Selection
- Transient Thermal Analysis
- Safe Operating Area Verification
- Derating Curve Application
- CFD Simulation Setup Guidance
- Prerequisites
- Installation
- Optional Dependencies
pip install numpy scipy matplotlib pandas For advanced thermal modeling pip install CoolProp # Fluid properties For optimization pip install scipy For visualization pip install plotly
What does the thermal-analysis skill do?
Electronic system thermal modeling and analysis skill for junction temperature calculation, heat sink selection, thermal resistance networks, and safe operating area verification.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill thermal-analysis --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.