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SN65LVDS2: Impact of PCB temperature on the lifetime of the device?

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Part Number: SN65LVDS2

Team,

is it possible to estimate, whether when operating SN65LVDS2 (SOT-23-5 package) at PCB temperatures of 85°C or 90°C, the lifetime of the device can be impacted (shortened)?

Our PCB is completely embedded in a plastic protective mass; we have now PCB temp. limit set to 80°C but we'd like to increase it. We observed that the heat from SN65LVDS2 (operating) increases the temperature by about 2°C

We can provide offline a part of layout and schematic to better understand the thermal design.

Thanks for your help.