ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Absolute maximum ratings are the maximum physical and electrical ratings of a device beyond which performance degradation or damage will occur. Always check circuit conditions before using a device to avoid exceeding these ratings. Typically, absolute maximum ratings include the following parameters.

1.Power supply voltage

Steady state applied voltages, noise, reverse voltage transients and power-on-transients can degrade or damage the integrated circuit if they exceed the maximum power supply voltage rating.

2.Input signal voltage

Input signals exceeding this rate can damage input protection circuits

3.Output current

Generally, specifications are not set for CMOS devices with small output currents. Devices that provide large drive currents will have output cur- rent specifications.

4.Power dissipation

The maximum power dissipation of a device is limited by its construction and package type. Maximum output current limits are set to prevent thermal damage.

5.Operating temperature range

The temperature range for normal device operation with no change in performance characteristics.

6.Storage temperature range

The temperature range for device storage with no degradation or damage. This specification is par- ticularly important when ICs are being transported by air.

7.Soldering temperature and the duration

The maximum soldering temperature and the time for which the leads can be at this temperature.

RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

Recommended operating conditions are the conditions under which a device functions correctly. These include power supply voltage, input conditions and output current. These conditions are sometimes listed as part of the electrical characteristics.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical characteristics specify the DC and AC characteristics of a device under the worst measurement conditions.

Appendix

POWER DISSIPATION CONDITIONS

To prevent damage always consider the following points when designing with power regulation ICs.

1.A precise thermal design is necessary to ensure adequate heat dissipation.

The following figure shows the power dissipation capacity in relation to ambient temperature.

 

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25 x 80 x 0.7 mm3 ceramic substrate

 

 

(W)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.5 x 40 x 0.7 mm3

 

 

 

 

dissipation

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ceramic substrate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.5 x 20 x 0.7 mm3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ceramic substrate or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.7 mm thick glass-epoxy

 

 

 

 

 

 

substrate with 1 cm2

 

 

Power

1

 

 

 

 

collector surface area

 

 

0.5 mm thick substrate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

150

 

50

 

 

Ambient temperature (˚C)

The following figure shows the cost and reliability of a product and is significant when designing a system.

 

Reliability

 

Cost

Cost

Reliability

Junction temperature

Appendix

S1F70000 Series Technical Manual

EPSON

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