● SOT-223 Power Dissipation
Power dissipation data for the SOT-223 is shown in this page.
The value of power dissipation varies with the mount board conditions.
Please use this data as one of reference data taken in the described condition.
1. Measurement Condition (Reference data)
Condition: Mount on a board
Ambient: Natural convection
Soldering: Lead (Pb) free
Board: Dimensions 40 x 40 mm (1600 mm2 in one side)
Copper (Cu) traces occupy 50% of the board area
In top and back faces
Package heat-sink is tied to the copper traces
Material: Glass Epoxy (FR-4)
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Through-hole: 4 x 0.8 Diameter
2. Power Dissipation vs. Ambient temperature
Board Mount (Tj max = 125℃)
25
85
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
Power Dissipation Pd(mW)
0
25 45 65 85 105 125
Ambient Temperature Ta(℃)
Pd vs Ta
1500
600
Evaluation Board (Unit: mm)
Thermal Resistance(℃/W)Power Dissipation Pd(mW)Ambient Temperature(℃)
66.67