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Use general-purpose CMOS logic within the range of power dissipation (PD) of absolute maximum ratings.

Junction (chip) temperature can be calculated according to the following formulae. In the case of general-purpose CMOS logic, this is used for reliability life.

Tj=θja・PD+Ta

Tj=θjc・PD+Tc

θJa=θjc+θca

[Figure: Heat transfer resistance of the package]

List of symbols, units, and items used in the formulae
Symbol Unit Item
Tj °C Junction (chip) temperature
Tc °C Case temperature
Ta °C Ambient temperatures
PD W Power dissipation

θja

°C/W Heat transfer resistance from the case to periphery

θjc

°C/W Heat transfer resistance from junction to the case

θca

°C/W Heat transfer resistance from the case to periphery

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