6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
See(1)
|
MIN |
MAX |
UNIT |
VKA |
Cathode voltage |
VREF |
18 |
V |
IK |
Cathode current (continuous) |
0.2 |
70 |
mA |
TA |
Operating free-air temperature |
–55 |
125 |
°C |
(1) Maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(max), θJA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable ambient temperature is PD = (TJ(max) – TA) / θJA. Operating at the absolute maximum TJ of 150°C can affect reliability.