Datasheet

Power Dissipation
2-4
2.3 Power Dissipation
The low junction-to-case thermal resistance of the PWP package, along with
a good board layout, allows the SLVP215 EVMs to output full rated load current
while maintaining safe junction temperatures. With a 5-V input source and a
3-A load, the junction temperature is approximately 60°C, while the case
temperature is approximately 55°C. The total board losses at 25°C are shown
in Figure 2–3.
Figure 2–3. Measured Board Losses
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0.5
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1.5
2
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
I
O
– Output Current – A
– Power Dissipation –W
POWER DISSIPATION
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
P
D