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Ken-ken
Associate
Apr 10, 2023 1:57 AM UTC
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I want use L6201PS.It has a heat pad under the chip. Should I connect the Heat pad to the GND? Or just leave it ?

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Cristiana SCARAMEL
ST Employee
Apr 14, 2023 7:52 AM UTC

Hello @�?��? 岩原​ and welcome to the ST Community.

The slug (heat pad) is internally connected to the pins 1,10,11 and 20 (GND pins).

You can solder the slug on the PCB to improve power dissipation maximizing the ground layer.


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Cristiana SCARAMEL
ST Employee
Apr 14, 2023 7:52 AM UTC

Hello @�?��? 岩原​ and welcome to the ST Community.

The slug (heat pad) is internally connected to the pins 1,10,11 and 20 (GND pins).

You can solder the slug on the PCB to improve power dissipation maximizing the ground layer.


_legacyfs_online_stmicro_images_0693W00000bi5S1QAI.pngLet me know if I addressed your concerns, if so please "Select as Best" label

"If you feel a post has answered your question, please click ""Accept as Solution"""
Ken-ken
Ken-kenAuthor
Associate
Apr 14, 2023 8:06 AM UTC

I understand.

Thank you very much.