JAJSH77L January 2010 – April 2019 LMZ10503
PRODUCTION DATA.
Use the current derating curves in the Typical Characteristics section to obtain an estimate of power loss (PIC_LOSS). For the design case of VIN = 5 V, VOUT = 2.5 V, IOUT = 3 A, TA(MAX) = 85°C , and TJ(MAX) = 125°C, the device must see a thermal resistance from case to ambient (θCA) of less than:
Given the typical thermal resistance from junction to case (θJC) to be 1.9°C/W (typical). Continuously operating at a TJ greater than 125°C will have a shorten life span.
To reach θCA = 69.5°C/W, the PCB is required to dissipate heat effectively. With no airflow and no external heat, a good estimate of the required board area covered by 1-oz. copper on both the top and bottom metal layers is:
As a result, approximately 7.2 square cm of 1-oz. copper on top and bottom layers is required for the PCB design.