TPS60151 / connect the GND pin to thermal pad

Ryuji

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Hello,

Should we connect the GND pin to the thermal pad ?
Please let me know the recommended connection.

Best Regards,
Ryuji Asaka

over 10 years ago

0 Michael Helmlinger over 10 years ago

TI__Expert 5055 points

Hi,

Yes you should connect the GND pin to the thermal pad.

You can find a recommended layout in the DS page 15 (www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tps60151.pdf)
and also in the EVM users guide: (www.ti.com/lit/ug/slvu268c/slvu268c.pdf)

Regards,
Michael

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TPS60151 / connect the GND pin to thermal pad