JAJSBH4G February 2011 – March 2022 LM21215
PRODUCTION DATA
Internal thermal shutdown circuitry is provided to protect the integrated circuit in the event that the maximum junction temperature is exceeded. When activated, typically at 165°C, the LM21215 tri-states the power FETs and resets soft start. After the junction cools to approximately 155°C, the device starts up using the normal start-up routine. This feature is provided to prevent catastrophic failures from accidental device overheating. Note that thermal limit will not stop the die from operating above the specified maximum operating temperature,125°C. The die should be kept under 125°C to ensure correct operation.