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TL16C2550: Connection of the thermal pad on VQFN package.

Part Number: TL16C2550

Is the VQFN package exposed pad connected internally, and should it be connected to GND in the layout? 

This appears to be the case in Application Report slua271B, but wanted to confirm for this device.
www.ti.com/.../slua271b.pdf