IDT8T79S838-08I Data Sheet
1-to-8 Differential to Universal Output Fanout Buffer
VFQFN EPAD Thermal Release Path
In order to maximize both the removal of heat from the package and
the electrical performance, a land pattern must be incorporated on
the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) within the footprint of the package
corresponding to the exposed metal pad or exposed heat slug on the
package, as shown in Figure 8. The solderable area on the PCB, as
defined by the solder mask, should be at least the same size/shape
as the exposed pad/slug area on the package to maximize the ther-
mal/electrical performance. Sufficient clearance should be designed
on the PCB between the outer edges of the land pattern and the inner
edges of pad pattern for the leads to avoid any shorts.
pendent upon the package power dissipation as well as electrical
conductivity requirements. Thus, thermal and electrical analysis
and/or testing are recommended to determine the minimum number
needed. Maximum thermal and electrical performance is achieved
when an array of vias is incorporated in the land pattern. It is recom-
mended to use as many vias connected to ground as possible. It is
also recommended that the via diameter should be 12 to 13mils (0.30
to 0.33mm) with 1oz copper via barrel plating. This is desirable to
avoid any solder wicking inside the via during the soldering process
which may result in voids in solder between the exposed pad/slug
and the thermal land. Precautions should be taken to eliminate any
solder voids between the exposed heat slug and the land pattern.
Note: These recommendations are to be used as a guideline only.
For further information, please refer to the Application Note on the
Surface Mount Assembly of Amkor’s Thermally/ Electrically Enhance
Leadframe Base Package, Amkor Technology.
While the land pattern on the PCB provides a means of heat transfer
and electrical grounding from the package to the board through a sol-
der joint, thermal vias are necessary to effectively conduct from the
surface of the PCB to the ground plane(s). The land pattern must be
connected to ground through these vias. The vias act as “heat pipes”.
The number of vias (i.e. “heat pipes”) are application specific and de-
SOLDER
SOLDER
PIN
PIN
EXPOSED HEAT SLUG
PIN PAD
GROUND PLANE
LAND PATTERN
(GROUND PAD)
PIN PAD
THERMAL VIA
Figure 8. P.C. Assembly for Exposed Pad Thermal Release Path – Side View (drawing not to scale)
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