Is the Exposed Die Attach Pad on the MK02FN128VFM10 a ground pin?

[mindchasers]

Hello,

I don't see it called out in the datasheet whether the Exposed Die Attach Pad on the MK02FN128VFM10  (32-pin QFN package) is actually a ground.

Please confirm it's a ground and should be tied into a ground plane. 

If it's not a ground, is it OK to tie it to ground? 

If it's not OK to tie it to ground, then what is the recommendation on dealing with it on the PCB board?

Thank you,

Bob

[jorge_a_vazquez]

Hi Robert Cochran

Yes, in kinetis devices it is connected to ground. I recommend you checking the AN1902:

https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/application-note/AN1902.pdf 

In "4.2.2 Guideline for exposed pad land patterns" you can find a more specific explanation.

Have a great day,
Jorge Alcala

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