CD74HC4538: Power Dissipation

Hi Tara,

Please refer to this FAQ: 

1. [FAQ] Where do I find maximum power dissipation for a device? 

Hi, I am wondering if that calculation is what the part can handle or if that is the max power it dissipates? Also, please explain in detail what the power dissipation capacitance represents. Thank you!

Hi Tara,

For a dynamic power consumption there is another FAQ: https://e2e.ti.com/support/logic-group/logic/f/logic-forum/875721/faq-how-do-i-calculate-power-consumption-or-current-consumption-for-my-cmos-logic-device 

It is a bit more in depth, but generally the max is what people care for as it helps calculate worst case. 

So, does the power dissipation spec (the forum you sent me first) represent the max that the part can handle?