Question BTN8982TA as a replacement for BTS7960

Hi, I have problem with standard IBt-2 driver controllers with standard BTS7960 H-bridges. Main problem is that the temperatures gets so high that finally overtemp. protection shut it down. My plan besides upgrading cooling system is to replace standard BTS7960 with BTN8982TA. Could somebody well knowed at electronics tell me if it's possible and suitable solution to drive 300W/each motors with smc3? Many thanks in advance. I'm sending PDFs with both datasheets in attachments.

300W of power (on either 12V or 24V) should not be an issue with either of the chips considering the datasheet. However that only valid if the cooling system is good enough... thermal resistance junction to case is not bad for either, but then I suppose the rest of the chain, case to air could be improved. Part of it is the PCB design, however this is out of scope to change, other part is TIM (thermal interface material) and cooler, this is where we could easily gain something. My proposal, remove the stock cooler, get some good TIM and a CPU cooler with a fan.

But back to your question, The BTN8982 seems like an excellent drop in replacement (replacement part according to Infineon and only slight changes) and quite much better then the BTN7960 (except for the voltage tolerance). Rdson is lower, will help with reducing the losses and switching is considerably faster, so should have lower switching losses too and improve the cooling situation. I would say go for it, replace the BTN7960 with BTN8982! Should be no issues from SMC3 side.

[edit] Now I also have an urge to get these and improve my IBT-2 H-bridges

Hi Zef, thx for your explanation! In thanks for your help I'm sending you full data for cooling mod and link for cheap sourse of BTN8982!
BTN8982: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004648444419.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.7ed4f3e4qJOURp&algo_pvid=a6be6eac-4684-4847-84cb-72c53546d917&algo_exp_id=a6be6eac-4684-4847-84cb-72c53546d917-1&pdp_npi=3@dis!SEK!69.0!69.0!!!!!@211beeec16869011103736366d081a!12000029972797635!sea!SE!1855078197&curPageLogUid=SKM7SD7AoanH

Radiator with FAN: https://botland.store/nanopi-accesories/7299-heat-sink-with-fan-for-nanopi-m3-5904422310158.html

Holder for FAN and radiator: STL in the attachment. ABS 3D printing wit support.

Example of the replacement for 5V Fan mounted in the setup for arduino nanopi m3 just to take power supply straight from the IBT-2: https://allegro.pl/oferta/wentylator-2510-bez-szczotkowy-25x25x10-mm-24v-11697631571