Overview
The VN5012AK-E is a monolithic device manufactured by STMicroelectronics using their VIPower® M0-5 technology. This device is designed to drive resistive or inductive loads with one side connected to ground. It features an active VCC pin voltage clamp to protect against low energy spikes, complying with ISO7637 transient compatibility standards. The device includes an analog current sense that delivers a current proportional to the load current, and it has various protection mechanisms such as undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, and thermal shutdown with automatic restart.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| DC Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 to 36 | V |
| Max DC Supply Voltage (VCC) | 41 | V |
| Reverse DC Supply Voltage (VCC) | 0.3 | V |
| DC Output Current (IOUT) | Internally limited | A |
| Reverse DC Output Current (IOUT) | -30 | A |
| On-state Resistance (RON) | 12 | mΩ |
| Off-state Supply Current (IS) | 2 | µA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 150 | °C |
| Package Type | PowerSSO-24 |
Key Features
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low stand-by current
- 3.0 V CMOS compatible input
- Optimized electromagnetic emission
- Very low electromagnetic susceptibility
- In compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive
- Proportional load current sense with high precision for wide range currents
- Current sense disable feature
- Thermal shutdown indication and automatic restart
- Very low current sense leakage
- Undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, and load current limitation
- Protection against loss of ground and loss of VCC
- Thermal shutdown and reverse battery protection
- Electrostatic discharge protection
Applications
The VN5012AK-E is suitable for various automotive applications, including driving resistive or inductive loads. It is particularly useful in scenarios requiring robust protection mechanisms such as undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, and thermal shutdown. The device is also applicable in systems needing precise current sensing and management, such as in automotive lighting, wiper motors, and other automotive control systems.
Q & A
- What is the VN5012AK-E used for?
The VN5012AK-E is used for driving resistive or inductive loads in automotive applications.
- What technology is used in the VN5012AK-E?
The VN5012AK-E is made using STMicroelectronics VIPower® M0-5 technology.
- What is the operating voltage range of the VN5012AK-E?
The operating voltage range is from 4.5 V to 36 V.
- What is the maximum on-state resistance of the VN5012AK-E?
The maximum on-state resistance is 12 mΩ.
- Does the VN5012AK-E have thermal protection?
Yes, it has thermal shutdown with automatic restart.
- How does the current sense feature work in the VN5012AK-E?
The current sense feature delivers a current proportional to the load current when CS_DIS is driven low or left open.
- What kind of protections does the VN5012AK-E offer?
The device offers undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, protection against loss of ground and VCC, thermal shutdown, reverse battery protection, and electrostatic discharge protection.
- Is the VN5012AK-E compliant with any specific European directive?
Yes, it is in compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive.
- What is the package type of the VN5012AK-E?
The package type is PowerSSO-24.
- What is the operating temperature range of the VN5012AK-E?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 150°C.
