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Tab on TO-220 to be connected ?

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The user asked if the metal tabs of the LT3081 and LT3091 need to be connected to the PCB's Out+ and In- respectively when they are mounted on the same heatsink. The final answer confirms that the tabs should be physically connected to the PCB, even though they are internally connected. The accompanying answer requested the user to share the image for better context, which the user later provided.
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Category: Hardware
Product Number: LT3081

Dear all, good morning.

I'm finalizing a design based on the LT3081 / LT3091 couple. 

In my design, those are supposed to be back to back mounted on the same heatsink. Electrically isolated of course (as LT3081's tab is connected to the OUT+, while the LT3091's tab is connected to the IN-).

While checking everything, I've just one doubt: shall I need to physically electrically connect the Tabs to the PCB's Out+ / In- (respectively for LT3081 / LT3091) ? Or can I leave them electrically isolated, as I am thinking ? (attached to heatsink).

I read in fact that the Tabs are electrically internally connected to Out+ / In- , so I assume they can be left not electrically connected.

I mean, any issue if I take the Output from the 3081's Pin 4 (only), and if I feed the 3091 through Pin 4 (Only) ?

Thank you very much in advance !

Matteo 

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