The maximum power dissipation of the LTC6244CDD is 1.4W, assuming a 5V supply and a 150°C junction temperature.
To optimize the layout, keep the input and output traces short and wide, use a solid ground plane, and place the bypass capacitors close to the IC. Also, ensure that the thermal pad is connected to a solid ground plane to improve heat dissipation.
The recommended input capacitance for the LTC6244CDD is 1uF to 10uF, depending on the input voltage and frequency. A larger capacitance can help reduce input ripple and improve PSRR.
Yes, the LTC6244CDD can be used as a unity-gain buffer. Simply connect the output to the inverting input, and the input signal to the non-inverting input. However, note that the output impedance will be higher than a dedicated buffer amplifier.
To reduce noise and oscillations, ensure that the input and output traces are well-bypassed, and use a low-ESR output capacitor. Also, avoid using long, narrow traces, and keep the power supply decoupling capacitors close to the IC.