MAX5492
10kΩ Precision-Matched
Resistor-Divider in SOT23
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Self-Heating and Error
Applying a voltage across terminals P1 and P2 causes
the device to heat up due to power dissipation. In high-
voltage applications, consider the error in resistance-
ratio temperature coefficient caused by self-heating.
The worst-case self-heating occurs when the operating
voltage attains its maximum value. Approximate the
result of power dissipation under this condition as:
The thermal resistance from junction to ambient, θ
J-A
,
for a 5-pin SOT23 package is 141°C/W. Calculate the
resulting temperature rise as:
∆T = 160mW x 141°C/W = 22.5°C
If the ratio temperature coefficient is 1.5ppm/°C (typ),
the total error introduced by self-heating is:
22.5°C x 1.5ppm/°C = 33.75ppm