[hpsdr] Janus U7 gets very hot

[Scott Cowling]

Hi Joe,

We noticed this during testing.

A quick check of the data sheet shows that typical power dissipation 
of the AK5394A is over 600mW.

That would, in fact, make it run hot!

A heat sink couldn't hurt, but is probably not necessary.


73,
Scotty WA2DFI



At 20:28 2007-05-30 -0400, you wrote:
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>Hi All,
>
>I've started using Ozy/Janus with my SDR-1000 and I'm noticing that 
>on Janus U7, the AK5394, gets really hot to the point where it can 
>barely be touched. Is this normal for this chip? Should I consider 
>mounting a heat sink on the chip?
>
>73 de Joe - AB1DO



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