Small heat sinks are generally used when a component is operated at its lowest power rating.

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Heat sinks are used to dissipate heat from components, and their size is determined by the amount of heat that needs to be dissipated, not the power rating at which the component is operated. Components operating at lower power may generate less heat, but the size of the heat sink is based on the maximum heat generation expected, not the operational power level.

Small Heat Sinks Are Generally Used When a Component Is