SNAS703 April 2017 LMK04828-EP
PRODUCTION DATA.
Power consumption of the LMK04828-EP can be high enough to require attention to thermal management. For reliability and performance reasons the die temperature must be limited to a maximum of 125°C. That is, as an estimate, TA (ambient temperature) plus device power consumption times RθJA must not exceed 125°C.
The package of the device has an exposed pad that provides the primary heat removal path as well as excellent electrical grounding to a printed-circuit board. To maximize the removal of heat from the package a thermal land pattern including multiple vias to a ground plane must be incorporated on the PCB within the footprint of the package. The exposed pad must be soldered down to ensure adequate heat conduction out of the package.