T

θ

= 85˚C + (0.149W x 55˚C/W)

= 93˚C

The junction temperature rating takes precedence over the

ambient temperature rating. The LM2793 may be operated

outside the ambient temperature rating, so long as the junc-

tion temperature of the device does not exceed the maxi-

mum operating rating of 100˚C. The maximum ambient tem-

perature rating must be derated in applications where high

power dissipation and/or poor thermal resistance causes the

junction temperature to exceed 100˚C.

PCB Layout Considerations

The LLP is a leadframe based Chip Scale Package (CSP)

with very good thermal properties. This package has an

exposed DAP (die attach pad) at the center of the package

measuring 2.0mm x 1.2mm. The main advantage of this

exposed DAP is to offer lower thermal resistance when it is

soldered to the thermal land on the PCB. For PCB layout,

National highly recommends a 1:1 ratio between the pack-

age and the PCB thermal land. To further enhance thermal

conductivity, the PCB thermal land may include vias to a

ground plane. For more detailed instructions on mounting

LLP packages, please refer to National Semiconductor Ap-

plication Note AN-1187.

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