1 Introduction

The device data sheet specifies a maximum operating junction temperature (TJ) (105°C for industrial devices, 125°C for extended industrial or automotive devices). This limit must be respected to ensure both correct operation and a long lifetime(1) for the device. For this purpose, a thermal study should be included in the design process to verify the device operating temperature in the application and, if required, to take corrective action if this temperature is deemed too high.

This document provides thermal measurements carried out on the SAMA7D65-Curiosity evaluation kit.

Note:
  1. For detailed information, refer to the “SAMA7G5/D6 Series Product Lifetime Estimation” application note (see Reference Documents).