TCA9548A: TCA9548A: exposed thermal pad

Todd Watanabe

Part Number: TCA9548A

Hello,

Can the exposed thermal pad on the TCA9548ARGER be connected to ground? There is no reference to this pad anywhere in the datasheet.

Thank you.

over 6 years ago

0 Matt Mendez over 6 years ago

TI__Intellectual 2885 points

Hi Todd,

Yes, that thermal pad is supposed to be connected to ground. because the part is so small. The thermal pad helps to dissipate heat from the chip to ground.

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TCA9548A: TCA9548A: exposed thermal pad