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BCM4356 Advance Data Sheet
Junction Temperature Estimation and PSI_JT Versus Theta_JC
Junction Temperature Estimation and PSI_JT Versus Theta_JC
The package thermal characterization parameter PSI_JT (_JT) yields a better estimation of actual junction
temperature (T_J) than using the junction-to-case thermal resistance parameter Theta_JC (_JC). The reason for
this is that _JC is based on the assumption that all the power is dissipated through the top surface of the package
case. In actual applications, however, some of the power is dissipated through the bottom and sides of the
package. _JT takes into account the power dissipated through the top, bottom, and sides of the package. The
equation for calculating the device junction temperature is:
T_J = T_T + P x _JT
Where:
• T_J = Junction temperature at steady-state condition (°C)
• T_T = Package case top center temperature at steady-state condition (°C)
• P = Device power dissipation (Watts)
• _JT = Package thermal characteristics; no airflow (°C/W)
Environmental Characteristics
For environmental characteristics data, see Table 30: “Environmental Ratings,” on page 127.
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