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LMZM23600: Extending the pads

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Part Number: LMZM23600

Hello, 

Would extending the pads of the LMZM23600 outside the part to allow soldering from the top affect performance or reliability? 

Thanks,

Jack

  • Hi Jack,

    I think that should be find so long as you keep the thermal pad the same size as the part. My initial concerns was that the extended pads might cause the part to shift during reflow. However the DAP going through the middle of the device would most likely be the part's "anchor point" and it shouldn't move around as much even with extended pads.

    Extending the pads should not impact the operational performance of the part.

    Regards,

    Jimmy