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Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV)

Cooling the Core of AI and HPC Innovation

High-Efficiency Thermal Management for AI, GPU & Data Centers

Accelerate your AI and HPC performance with advanced thermal solutions designed for today’s most demanding systems. From AI servers and GPU clusters to immersion cooling and cold plates, our high-power thermal modules deliver precise heat simulation, intelligent protection, and seamless integration with next-gen cooling systems.

👉Need 3D simulation analysis or STEP files? We offer customized technical support, please contact us immediately!  info@ptc-heater.com.tw 

 

KLC Corporation — Taiwan's Leading TTV Manufacturer for AI & HPC Chip Thermal Validation

KLC Corporation (King Lung Chin, 金龍俊科技) is a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in Thermal Test Vehicles (TTV) and Thermal Test Equipment (TTE) for semiconductor thermal characterization. With over 40 years of heating technology expertise and IATF 16949, UL, and CE certifications, KLC is recognized as a primary supplier of TTV solutions for AI chip, GPU, HPC server, and semiconductor package thermal testing.

KLC’s Thermal Test Vehicles replicate the exact heat output of real IC chips, GPUs, and AI processors — allowing engineers to validate heatsinks, cold plates, liquid cooling, and immersion cooling systems before silicon is available. This reduces development risk, accelerates time-to-market, and eliminates dependency on actual chip supply.

What is a Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV)?

A TTV is a dummy heater Module designed to replicate the heat output of real ICs, GPUs, or AI processors. By generating controlled thermal loads, it helps engineers evaluate Thermal design power (TDP, also known as thermal design point), material performance, and cooling strategies—before  actual chips are released.

Application: TTVs enable engineers to validate thermal management solutions (heat sinks, cold plates, cooling systems) during the design phase, eliminating the need to wait for actual chips and reducing development costs and time-to-market.

 

TTV Thermal Test Vehicle-Single zone Power which accurates heat load emulation up to extreme power densities

Single-Zone Power TTV

Uniform heating for standard thermal validation.

KLC TTV thermal Test Vehicle to accurate heat load emulation up to extreme power densities for your server/ rack

Multi-Zone Power TTV

Independent zones simulate localized hotspots on a chip surface.

High Power Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV) for Chip Heat Simulation

Thin Plate TTV

Ultra Thin  designed Thermal Test Vehicle with high power density.

What is a Thermal Test Emulator (TTE)?


A TTE is a rack-level thermal emulator, combining multiple TTVs to simulate entire boards or server racks. This allows validation of cooling systems such as immersion tanks, liquid cooling, CDUs, and cold plates at rack power levels up to 300,000 W.

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Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV ) Types

High Power Density Simulation – Support up to 500 W/cm²

High Power Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV) for Chip Heat Simulation

Thin Plate TTV (Thermal Test Vehicle)

Uses an ultra-thin dielectric layer for low-thermal-resistance, high-power-density heat transfer, closely simulating real chip behavior.

New TTV ( Thermal Test Vehicle) on Universal (TTV) for OAM cold plate

(Super High-Power TTV for OAM)

Works with the customer’s compatible flat-processed equipment to match specific test environments or structures (specifically for OAM and high power).

Thermal Test Vehicle simulating chip hotspots

Super High-Power TTV (Thermal Test Vehicle) with Bakelite

Uses a Bakelite board to ensure electrical isolation and insulation stability even during high-power output.

TTV with heatsink Supports up to 12,800W and 500 W/cm² heat flux for GPU, ASIC, and HPC validation.

Super High-Power TTV (Thermal Test Vehicle) with Heatsink (Customize)

Can be paired with heatsinks of different sizes and materials for validation of liquid cooling or air cooling functions.

KLC TTV thermal Test Vehicle to accurate heat load emulation up to extreme power densities for your server/ rack

Multi-Zone Power TTV

Multi-zone power-controlled thermal simulation vehicle, used to simulate multiple hot spots and non-uniform heat distribution on the chip, closer to the real thermal distribution of IC/GPU/CPU.

High-Power Thermal Test Emulator-Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV)

High-Power Thermal Test Emulator (TTE) - Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV)

Composed of multiple stacked TTVs in a single structure for intensified heating and enhanced heat dissipation, used for overall thermal performance validation in servers and data centers.

Available Power–Voltage Configurations

Thin Plate TTV (Thermal Test Vehicle)

For thermal testing with spatial constraints or power density requirements

Dimensions: 30 × 30 mm~80 × 80 mm
Voltage: 12V ~ 600V
Max Power (W) Examples

  • 50 × 50 mm: Max. 1600W 
  • 80 × 80 mm: Max. 4200W 

 

Super High-Power Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV)

Supports higher current and total power .

Dimensions: 30 × 30 mm~80 × 80 mm
Voltage: 12V ~ 600V

  • 50 × 50 mm: Max. 5000W 
  • 80 × 80 mm: Max. 12800W 

Thin Plate TTV (Thermal Test Vehicle)  110V / 220V  

For quick testing scenarios without the need for complex power supplies.

Varies by size and power configuration.

Ex. 30x30mm (110V): 80W or 260W

Ex. 60x60mm (220V) offers 1500W 

Super High-Power TTV (Thermal Test Vehicle) 110V / 220V  

For quick testing scenarios without the need for complex power supplies.

Varies by size and power configuration.

Ex. 30x30mm (110V) offers 80W , 260W or 1500W;

Ex. 60x60mm (220V) offers 1500W, 3000W, 6000W 

For more sizes and power configurations, please consult the complete specifications.

 

How to Select Your TTV

Customers can begin by identifying the target power range and operating voltage needed for their test scenario.

Once the desired power range is provided, our engineering team will recommend the best-fit configuration and provide a detailed specification sheet.

If temperature monitoring is required, please indicate this so we can include the appropriate sensor options.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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TTV Installation SOP

Master the installation of High-Power Thermal Test Vehicles (TTV) to ensure precise simulation data and prevent hardware failure.

  • Clean both contact surfaces with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol).
  • Decision Matrix: Use TIM (Thermal Interface Material) for real-world chip simulation; omit TIM only if surfaces are ultra-flat and uniform pressure exceeds 65 psi to isolate pure thermal resistance.
  • Secure the TTV using KLC custom screw holes or external fixtures.
  • Maintain a minimum uniform pressure of 65 psi (the TTV structure is designed to withstand a total pressure of at least 300KG).

⚠️ CRITICAL: No Dry Burning. Powering on without an active cooling system attached will cause the TTV to burn out instantly due to extreme power density.

  • Insert K-Type or T-Type thermocouples (0.25mm diameter recommended) into the pre-drilled Ø1mm x D2mm sensor holes.
  • Note: These holes are for temperature measurement only—never use them for mechanical fixation or screws.
  • Always use an adjustable DC power supply to avoid electromagnetic induction (EMI).
  • Safety Buffer: The TTV’s rated voltage should be ≤ 70% of the power supply’s maximum output voltage to ensure operational stability.
  • High Current: For loads exceeding 15A, use multiple wire groups or high-capacity solder pads to avoid terminal overheating.

 

  • Integrate a temperature controller and circuit breaker.
  • Cutoff Formula: Set the controller at “Target Chip Tmax + 6.8°C” as a safety threshold.
  • Startup: Cooling System ON TTV ON.
  • Shutdown: TTV OFF Cooling System OFF (wait for temperature to drop).

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