JAJSOR9 September 2024 LM70660 , LM706A0
PRODUCTION DATA
As with any power conversion device, the LM706x0 dissipates internal power while operating. The effect of this power dissipation is to raise the internal temperature of the converter above ambient temperature. The internal die temperature (TJ) is a function of the following:
The maximum internal die temperature for the LM706x0 must be limited to 150°C. This limit establishes a limit on the maximum device power dissipation and, therefore, the load current. Equation 29 shows the relationships between the important parameters. Larger ambient temperatures (TA) and larger values of RθJA reduce the maximum available output current. The converter efficiency can be estimated by using the LM706x0 - LM70660 orLM706A0 Quickstart Calculator tool. Alternatively, the EVM can be adjusted to match the desired application requirements and the efficiency can be measured directly.
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The correct value of RθJA is more difficult to estimate. As stated in the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, the JESD 51-7 value of RθJA given in Thermal Information is not valid for design purposes and must not be used to estimate the thermal performance of the device in a real application. The JESD 51-7 values reported in Thermal Information were measured under a specific set of conditions that are rarely obtained in an actual application.
The effective RθJA is a critical parameter and depends on many factors. The following are the most critical parameters:
Typical curves of maximum output current versus ambient temperature are shown in Derating Curves for a good thermal layout.
Use Thermal Design Resources as a guide for thermal PCB design and estimating RθJA for a given application environment.