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TCA9539: Thermal Pad Electrical Connection for 24VQFN Package part number suffix RGER

Paul Bohn
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Part Number: TCA9539

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How should I electrically connect the thermal pad on part number TCA9539RGER?

Thanks,

-Paul

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    TI__Mastermind 23166 points
    Hello Paul,
    Generally we recommend to attach the "Exposed Center Pad" to ground because that generally has the lowest thermal resistance on the board. It is not electrically connected so the primary reason for the pad is for better thermal transfer of dissipated heat away from the part.
    -Francis Houde