Datasheet

MCP73213

6.2 PCB Layout Issues

For optimum voltage regulation, place the battery pack

as close as possible to the device’s V

BAT

and V

pins,

recommended to minimize voltage drops along the

high current-carrying PCB traces.

If the PCB layout is used as a heatsink, adding many

vias in the heatsink pad can help conduct more heat to

the backplane of the PCB, thus reducing the maximum

junction temperature. Figure 6-4 and Figure 6-5 depict

a typical layout with PCB heatsinking.

FIGURE 6-3: Typical Layout (Top).

FIGURE 6-4: Typical Layout (Top Metal).

FIGURE 6-5: Typical Layout (Bottom).

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