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TPS1663: Connecting the NC pins of TPS16630RGET to GND

Part Number: TPS1663

Hi,

The example layout of the datasheet of the TPS1663 states that the exposed pad should be connected to the internal GND plane using vias for thermal conductance. If possible, I would like to avoid vias in pad. In order to do this, I would like to connect the NC pins so that I can use a copper plane on top. To achieve this, the NC pins would have to be connected to GND, is this allowed? Thanks in advance.

With kind regards,

Martijn