SLVSAN2D November 2010 – August 2016 TPS54328
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Figure 16. PCB Layout
Figure 17. PCB Layout for the DRC Package
This 8-pin DDA package incorporates an exposed thermal pad that is designed to be directly to an external heat sink. The thermal pad must be soldered directly to the printed board (PCB). After soldering, the PCB can be used as a heat sink. In addition, through the use of thermal vias, the thermal pad can be attached directly to the appropriate copper plane shown in the electrical schematic for the device, or alternatively, can be attached to a special heat sink structure designed into the PCB. This design optimizes the heat transfer from the integrated circuit (IC).
For additional information on the exposed thermal pad and how to use the advantage of its heat dissipating abilities, see PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Package and PowerPAD™ Made Easy.
The exposed thermal pad dimensions for this package are shown in Figure 18.
Figure 18. Thermal Pad Dimensions