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Cristiana SCARAMEL
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ST Employee
May 20, 2021 9:08 AM UTC

Hi @MCLEM.1​,

I can share some measurements made on our EVLPOWERSTEP01 demonstration board (4-layers board, for layout reference you can find the Gerber files in the "CAD Resources" tab).

Testing the board in full-step mode, where all power MOSFET are working, we obtained a thermal impedance of about 14 °C/W.

So, with accurate board layout, there should be no problem in managing your power rating.

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Cristiana SCARAMEL
Cristiana SCARAMEL
ST Employee
May 18, 2021 8:51 AM UTC

Hello @MCLEM.1​ and welcome to the ST Community.

For this kind of custom package with multiple dice and exposed pads it is complex to calculate the thermal impedance.

The thermal performances for this package are strongly dependent from board layout.

What is your concern about knowing this parameter?

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MCLEM.1
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May 18, 2021 8:55 AM UTC

I am using FloTherm thermal simulation software to check component temperatures. For expected 3.3W power dissipation of the PowerStep01 in this application I need the thermal impedance to to get an idea of the package temperature rise.

Cristiana SCARAMEL
Cristiana SCARAMEL
ST Employee
May 18, 2021 9:49 AM UTC

Hi @MCLEM.1​,

I understand you point, but there are no models available for this device for the abovementioned reasons.

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