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Re: Raduino transistor getting hot

 

Hi Sarma!

The load current is way lower, about 0.15A (what the current draw on the +5V line is).

That results in a power dissipation of 1.25 to max 1.35W.

TO-220 package has a thermal resistance Jonction to ambient in free air of 23.9 C/W

1.3W * 23.9 C/W = 31 C, which is very close to what I have measured on my board
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Ion

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