Overview
The VN5016AJ-E is a monolithic device produced by STMicroelectronics, utilizing their VIPower M0-5 technology. It is designed to drive resistive or inductive loads with one side connected to ground, making it particularly suitable for automotive applications. The device features an active VCC pin voltage clamp to protect against low energy spikes and integrates an analog current sense that delivers a current proportional to the load current. It also includes various protection mechanisms such as undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, and thermal shutdown with automatic restart.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max Supply Voltage (VCC) | 41 | V |
| Operating Voltage Range (VCC) | 4.5 to 36 | V |
| Max On-State Resistance (RON) | 16 | mΩ |
| Current Limitation (typ) | 65 | A |
| Off State Supply Current (IS) | 2 | µA |
| Junction Operating Temperature (Tj) | -40 to 150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient (Rthj-amb) | 30.5 | °C/W |
Key Features
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low stand-by current
- 3.0V CMOS compatible input
- Optimized electromagnetic emission and very low electromagnetic susceptibility
- In compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive
- Proportional load current sense with high current sense precision
- Current sense disable feature
- Thermal shutdown indication and very low current sense leakage
- Protection against undervoltage, overvoltage, load current limitation, loss of ground and VCC, thermal shutdown, and reverse battery
- Electrostatic discharge protection
Applications
The VN5016AJ-E is primarily designed for automotive applications, including the control of various types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. It is particularly suited for car body applications where robust and reliable high-side driving is required.
Q & A
- What is the maximum supply voltage for the VN5016AJ-E?
The maximum supply voltage is 41V.
- What is the operating voltage range for the VN5016AJ-E?
The operating voltage range is from 4.5V to 36V.
- What is the typical current limitation for the VN5016AJ-E?
The typical current limitation is 65A.
- What type of input is the VN5016AJ-E compatible with?
The VN5016AJ-E is compatible with 3.0V CMOS inputs.
- Does the VN5016AJ-E have thermal protection?
- What kind of loads can the VN5016AJ-E drive?
The VN5016AJ-E can drive resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.
- How does the VN5016AJ-E protect against low energy spikes?
The device features an active VCC pin voltage clamp to protect against low energy spikes.
- What is the purpose of the CURRENT SENSE pin?
The CURRENT SENSE pin delivers a current proportional to the load current when CS_DIS is driven low or left open.
- Does the VN5016AJ-E have electrostatic discharge protection?
- What is the junction operating temperature range for the VN5016AJ-E?
The junction operating temperature range is from -40°C to 150°C.
