TCAN4550: About Thermal PAD

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Part Number: TCAN4550

Hi Team,

I understand that “Thermal PAD and GND Pins must be soldered to GND”.

Is Thermal PAD connected to GND of the internal IC circuit?

Therefore, should we connect to GND?

Or is heat dissipation the main purpose?

Regards,

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+1 Chris Ayoub over 3 years ago

Hi Hide,

This is just for heat dissipation purposes. It is not internally connected to the device.

Best,

Chris

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Hi Chris-san,

Thank you for your prompt reply and information.

Regards,

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