SLUSBG4B March 2013 – August 2021 TPS53511
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This PowerPAD™ package incorporates an exposed thermal pad that is designed to be connected to an external heat sink. The thermal pad must be soldered directly to the printed board (PCB). After soldering, the PCB can be used as a heat sink. In addition, through the use of thermal vias, the thermal pad can be attached directly to the appropriate copper plane shown in the electrical schematic for the device, or alternatively, can be attached to a special heat sink structure designed into the PCB. This design optimizes the heat transfer from the device.
For additional information on the PowerPAD™ package and how to use the advantage of its heat dissipating abilities, refer to the PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Package Technical Brief and the PowerPAD™ Made Easy Application Brief.