Don't: Allow the output voltage to exceed the input voltage, nor go below ground.
Don't: Use the thermal data given in the Section 7.4 table to design your application.
Do: Follow all of the guidelines and/or suggestions found in this data sheet before committing a design to production. TI Application Engineers are ready to help critique designs and PCB layouts to help ensure successful projects.
Do: Refer to the helpful documents found in Section 12.2.1.