For example, assume the OPAx596 is powered with bipolar ±42.5V power supplies and drives a 5kΩ load, RL, to

ground. The maximum increase in TJ is expected to be about 22°C as given by Equation 7. In this example, to

keep the op amp within the Absolute Maximum Ratings, operate in TA well under 128°C to account for different

factors. The calculation for a 5kΩ load is depicted visually in Figure 7-9.

∆TJ= 41.7mW+90.3mW ×165.4°CW

(7)

For high-voltage amplifiers such as the OPAx596, the junction temperature can easily be tens of degrees

higher than the ambient temperature in a quiescent (unloaded) condition. As shown by Equation 3, the junction

temperature depends on the thermal properties of the package, as expressed by the junction-to-ambient thermal

resistance (RϴJA). If the device then begins to drive a heavy load, the junction temperature can rise and trip

the thermal-shutdown circuit. Figure 7-9 shows the maximum output voltage versus ambient temperature to

avoid exceeding the Absolute Maximum Ratings in both loaded and unloaded conditions for the SOT23-5

package version of the OPA596. The curve assumes a typical quiescent current and does not account for any

temperature variation of quiescent current.

Ambient Temperature ( C)

85

95

105

115

125

135

145

0

10

20

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90

100

Unloaded

Loaded (2k )

Loaded (10k )

Figure 7-9. OPA596 (SOT23-5) Thermal Safe

Operating Area

Temperature ( C)

65

75

85

95

105

115

125

135

145

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

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100

Unloaded

Loaded (10k )

Loaded (2k )

Figure 7-10. OPA2596 (VSSOP-8) Thermal Safe

Operating Area

OPA596, OPA2596

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