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14 years ago

EMP1270 BGA burning up

On a new design we have a repeated problem that the EMP1270 developes a short between pwr and gnd and smokes. Single 3.3v supply operation, all other devices on board on same supply. The only exposed...
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14 years ago

Checked the branding on parts "EMP1270F256C5N", so they are 3.3v parts.

All signals are 3.3v

Chip doesn't run warm on operational board.

When the problem occurs, the board is powered up and it is lifeless, and withing a second or 2 the chip is smoking.