A silicon power transistor is operated with a heat sink (θSA = 1.5ºC/W). The transistor, rated at 150 W (25ºC), has θJC = 0.5º C/W, and the mounting insulation has θCS = 0.6 ºC/W. What is the maximum power that can be dissipated if the ambient temperature is 50ºC and TJmax = 200 ºC?

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