AD8138-EP
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 5.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage ±5.5 V
V
OCM
±V
S
Output Voltage Swing See Figure 4 and Figure 5
Internal Power Dissipation 550 mW
Operating Temperature Range −55°C to +105°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) 300°C
Junction Temperature 150°C
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
THERMAL RESISTANCE
θ
JA
is specified for the worst-case conditions, that is, θ
JA
is
specified for the device soldered in a circuit board in still air.
Table 6.
Package Type θ
JA
Unit
8-Lead MSOP/4-Layer 145 °C/W
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION
The maximum safe power dissipation in the AD8138-EP package
is limited by the associated rise in junction temperature (T
J
) on
the die. At approximately 150°C, which is the glass transition
temperature, the plastic changes its properties. Even temporarily
exceeding this temperature limit can change the stresses that the
package exerts on the die, permanently shifting the parametric
performance of the AD8138-EP. Exceeding a junction temperature
of 150°C for an extended period can result in changes in the
silicon devices, potentially causing failure.
The power dissipated in the package (P
D
) is the sum of the
quiescent power dissipation and the power dissipated in the
package due to the load drive for all outputs. The quiescent
power is the voltage between the supply pins (V
S
) times the
quiescent current (I
S
). The load current consists of the differential
and common-mode currents flowing to the load, as well as
currents flowing through the external feedback networks and
internal common-mode feedback loop. The internal resistor tap
used in the common-mode feedback loop places a negligible
differential load on the output. RMS voltages and currents should
be considered when dealing with ac signals.
Airflow reduces θ
JA
. In addition, more metal directly in contact
with the package leads from metal traces, through holes, ground,
and power planes reduces the θ
JA
.
Figure 3 shows the maximum safe power dissipation vs. the
ambient temperature for the 8-lead MSOP (θ
JA
= 145°C/W)
package on a JEDEC standard 4-layer board. θ
JA
values are
approximations.
1.75
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.75
0.50
0.25
0
–55
–45
–35
–25
–15
–5
5
15
25
35
105
95
85
75
65
55
45
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION (W)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
08997-003
Figure 3. Maximum Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature
ESD CAUTION
