SBOS466B December 2009 – December 2018 TMP20
PRODUCTION DATA.
The substrate on the TMP20AIDCK package is directly connected through conductive epoxy to the flag that connects pin 2 on the lead frame. Consequently, pin 2 is the best lead for a conductive thermal connection to the TMP20 die. The optimal electrical connection for this pin is ground (GND).
CAUTION
Do not attempt to connect pin 2 (DCK package) to any electrical potential other than ground.
If it is not possible to connect pin 2 to ground, it is possible to electrically isolate this pin (that is, leave it floating). Take care when electrically isolating this pin because any noise or electromagnetic interference or radio frequency interference (EMI or RFI) spikes that couple in through this pin can cause erroneous temperature results.
shows a proper layout of the TMP20 with correct electrical and thermal connections to pin 2.