Thread: LM380 cooling.
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Old 12th Oct 2019, 6:26 pm   #2
Ambientnoise
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Default Re: LM380 cooling.
Yes it does work. This chip is thermally connected to the 3 pins on each side for this purpose so an area of the pcb or “wings” soldered on can be used. One version of the data sheet outlines such wings.

Ken
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