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The medical diagnostic equipment industry uses discrete electric heaters in many of its products to provide localized heat to enable or enhance the operation of its equipment. A simple bench test comparison of polyimide insulated etched foil heaters, silicone rubber insulated wound wire heaters, thick film heaters, and cartridge heaters provides insight into the pros and cons of each heater type relative to the primary cares and concerns of the people who are responsible for the reliability and performance of medical diagnostic equipment. Ultimately, the polyimide insulated etched foil heaters stood out from the others in multiple areas.


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