MOSFET case temperature calculation

[Techman_7]

For a MOSFET, Rthja = 35, Rthjc = 0.6.
Then, Rthca = 35-0.6 = 34.4
Power dissipation, Pd = 4 W
Tj max as per datasheet = 175 deg C

If ambient temperature is 100 deg C, to calculate the Tj of a MOSFET can we assume Tc = 130 deg C.
So that Tj = Tc + Rthjc * Pd = 130 + 0.6*4 = 132.4 Deg C.

Here Tc is always above Tj so, its assumed to be 130 deg C (30 deg C more than ambient temp.) Because I dont know Tcase value right now.

Are the above calculations Right to calculate Tj approximately?

Reference: Tcase calculation link

 

[danadakk]

Tj = Ta + Rja x Pd = 100 + 4 x 35 C/W = 240C

Regards, Dana.

 

[Techman_7]

Tj = Ta + Rja x Pd = 100 + 4 x 35 C/W = 240C

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Regards, Dana.

Whats your opinion on Tcase calculation ??

 

[FvM]

Rthca is a design parameter in most applications, depending on heatsink, pcb layout, air flow.

 

[danadakk]

Whats your opinion on Tcase calculation ??

To reinforce FVM comment :

https://www.ti.com/lit/an/slva462/slva462.pdf

https://www.digikey.com/Site/Global/Layouts/DownloadPdf.ashx?pdfUrl=F51974C9A6D544F1A7D8F119514B67FF

Heat Sinks: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Heat Out of Your Design

A heat sink's role is in creating a larger surface area on a heat-producing device, allowing for more efficient transfer of heat out and into its surroundings.

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Your "normal" goal is to back into a determination of Rthja (the complete thermal R path) for a design max of Tj.
Eg. to determine required heatsink and compound/thermal attach Thermal Rs for a given max Tj, max Pd, max
Ta, airt flow...... Your part has a fixed Rthjc (choice of case only option) so you design whats needed, thermal Rs, of
rest of interface, eg. heatsink and its attach thermals and air flow, convection and conduction, to achieve max Tj.


Regards, Dana.