JAJS829D May 1998 – November 2023 LM6171
PRODUCTION DATA
The maximum power allowed to dissipate in a device is defined as:
where
For example, for the LM6171 in a SOIC-8 package, the maximum power dissipation at 25°C ambient temperature is 730 mW.
Thermal resistance, θJA, depends on parameters such as die size, package size, and package material. The smaller the die size and package, the higher θJA becomes. The 8-pin PDIP package has a lower thermal resistance (108°C/W) than the 8-pin SOIC-8 (172°C/W). Therefore, for higher dissipation capability, use an 8-pin PDIP package.
The total power dissipated in a device can be calculated as:
where
For example, the total power dissipated by the LM6171 with VS = ±15 V, and the output voltage of 10 V into a 1‑kΩ load resistor (one end tied to ground) is: