Overview
The BTS716GB is a high-side power switch developed by Infineon Technologies. It is integrated with a vertical power FET and features embedded protection and diagnostic functions. This device is designed for use in automotive and other high-reliability applications, offering a wide operating voltage range and robust protection mechanisms.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Values | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage (overvoltage protection) | Vbb | 43 | V |
| Supply Voltage for full short circuit protection | Vbb | 36 | V |
| Load Current (Short-circuit current) | IL(lim) | 1 A | |
| Operating Voltage | Vbb(on) | 5.5 - 40 | V |
| Undervoltage switch off | Vbb(u so) | 3.2 | V |
| Overvoltage protection | Vbb(AZ) | 41 - 52 | V |
| Standby current | Ibb(off) | 9 - 24 µA | |
| Off-State output current | IL(off) | 1 - 5 µA | |
| Operating current | IGND | 0.5 - 3.3 mA |
Key Features
- Very low standby current
- CMOS compatible input
- Improved electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Fast demagnetization of inductive loads
- Stable behavior at undervoltage
- Wide operating voltage range
- Logic ground independent from load ground
- Diagnostic feedback with open drain output
- Open load detection in OFF-state with external resistor
- Feedback of thermal shutdown in ON-state
- Protection functions: short circuit, overload, current limitation, thermal shutdown, overvoltage, loss of ground and VS, reverse battery, and ESD protection
Applications
- Body & Convenience systems in automotive applications
- Inductive loads such as relays
- Capacitive loads such as lamps
- Resistive loads such as LEDs
- Automotive applications in the temperature range of -30°C to 150°C
Q & A
- What is the BTS716GB power switch used for?
The BTS716GB is a high-side power switch used in automotive and other high-reliability applications, providing embedded protection and diagnostic functions.
- What are the key protection functions of the BTS716GB?
The key protection functions include short circuit protection, overload protection, current limitation, thermal shutdown, overvoltage protection, loss of ground and VS protection, reverse battery protection, and ESD protection.
- What is the operating voltage range of the BTS716GB?
The operating voltage range is from 5.5 V to 40 V.
- What types of loads can the BTS716GB handle?
The BTS716GB can handle inductive loads such as relays, capacitive loads such as lamps, and resistive loads such as LEDs.
- What is the standby current of the BTS716GB?
The standby current is between 9 µA and 24 µA.
- Is the BTS716GB compatible with CMOS inputs?
Yes, the BTS716GB has CMOS compatible inputs.
- How does the BTS716GB handle undervoltage conditions?
The BTS716GB has stable behavior at undervoltage and an undervoltage switch-off at 3.2 V.
- What is the maximum load current the BTS716GB can handle?
The maximum load current (short-circuit current) is 1 A.
- Does the BTS716GB provide diagnostic feedback?
Yes, it provides diagnostic feedback with open drain output and open load detection in the OFF-state with an external resistor.
- What is the temperature range for the BTS716GB?
The BTS716GB operates in the temperature range of -30°C to 150°C.
