Printed circuit board assembly

Abstract

A printed circuit board assembly includes: a first printed circuit board having an upper side and a lower side; at least one electrical component to be cooled arranged on the lower side of the first printed circuit board; and a heat sink arranged underneath the first printed circuit board, which is configured to cool the at least one component. The printed circuit board further includes a hold-down device connected to the first printed circuit board, which is configured to exert pressure on the upper side of the first printed circuit board. The hold-down device has a fastening mechanism configured to fasten a second printed circuit board that extends parallel to the first printed circuit board, wherein the hold-down device is arranged between the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board.

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