SLVSC42A August 2013 – April 2015 TPS22967
PRODUCTION DATA.
For best performance, all traces must be as short as possible. To be most effective, the input and output capacitors must be placed close to the device to minimize the effects that parasitic trace inductances may have on normal operation. Using wide traces for VIN, VOUT, and GND helps minimize the parasitic electrical effects along with minimizing the case to ambient thermal impedance.
The maximum IC junction temperature must be restricted to 125°C under normal operating conditions. To calculate the maximum allowable dissipation, PD(max) for a given output current and ambient temperature, use Equation 5 as a guideline:
where
Figure 36 shows an example of a layout. Notice the thermal vias under the exposed thermal pad of the device. This allows for thermal diffusion away from the device.