Package thermal characteristics
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Package thermal characteristics
STA335BWS
Using a triple-layer PCB the thermal resistance (junction to ambient) with a center copper
ground area of 3 x 3 cm2 and with 16 via holes (see Figure 20) is 24° C/W in natural air
convection.
The dissipated power within the device depends primarily on the supply voltage, load
impedance and output modulation level.
The max estimated dissipated power for the STA335BWS is:
2 x 20 W @ 8 Ω, 18 V
Pd max ~ 4 W
2 x 10 W + 1 x 20 W @ 4 Ω, 8 Ω, 18 V Pd max < 5 W
Figure 20. Triple-layer PCB with copper ground area and 16 via holes
Figure 21 shows the power derating curves for the PowerSSO-36 package on a board with
two different sizes of copper layers.
Figure 21. PowerSSO-36 power derating curve
Pd (W) 8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
Copper Area 3x3 cm
and via holes
Copper Area 2x2 cm
and via holes
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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Tamb ( °C)
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