TS3A44159RGT exposed pad

John Levreault

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Am I correct in assuming that the exposed pad on the TS3A44159 should be connected to ground? I can't for the life of me find it in the data sheet.

Thanks.

over 13 years ago

0 Gareth Richards over 13 years ago

Intellectual 490 points

Yes the data sheet is a bit rubbish isn't it? I suspect, since the (smaller) UQFN does not have a thermal pad, that it is not internally connected to GND and is for thermal and/or mechanical stability only, so can be connected to GND or not, depending on what is simpler for your application (since the application is not a power one I can't see there is likely to be significant power dissipation anyhow)

0 John Levreault over 13 years ago in reply to Gareth Richards

Prodigy 80 points

Got it. Thanks, Gareth.

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