Overview
The VN5025AJ-E is a monolithic device developed by STMicroelectronics using their VIPower technology. It is designed to drive resistive or inductive loads with one side connected to ground. This device is particularly suited for automotive applications due to its robust protection features and low power consumption. The VN5025AJ-E includes an analog current sense function, which provides a current proportional to the load current, and it also features active VCC pin voltage clamp to protect against low energy spikes.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| DC Supply Voltage (VCC) | 41 | V |
| Operating Voltage Range (VCC) | 4.5 to 36 | V |
| Maximum On-State Resistance (RON) | 25 | mΩ |
| Current Limitation (Typical) | 40 | A |
| Off-State Supply Current (IS) | 2 | μA |
| Junction Operating Temperature (Tj) | -40 to 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | -55 to 150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Case (Rthj-case) | 1.4 | °C/W |
Key Features
- General Features:
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low stand-by current
- 3.0V CMOS compatible input
- Optimized electromagnetic emission
- Very low electromagnetic susceptibility
- In compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive
- Protection Features:
- Undervoltage shut-down
- Overvoltage clamp
- Load current limitation
- Self limiting of fast thermal transients
- Protection against loss of ground and loss of VCC
- Thermal shut down
- Reverse battery protection
- Electrostatic discharge protection
- Diagnostic Functions:
- Proportional load current sense
- High current sense precision for wide range currents
- Current sense disable
- Thermal shutdown indication
- Very low current sense leakage
Applications
The VN5025AJ-E is suitable for various automotive applications, including driving resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. It is particularly useful in car body applications where robust protection and reliable operation are crucial.
Q & A
- What is the VN5025AJ-E used for?
The VN5025AJ-E is used for driving resistive or inductive loads in automotive applications.
- What is the operating voltage range of the VN5025AJ-E?
The operating voltage range is from 4.5V to 36V.
- What is the maximum on-state resistance of the VN5025AJ-E?
The maximum on-state resistance is 25 mΩ.
- Does the VN5025AJ-E have current sense functionality?
Yes, it has an analog current sense function that delivers a current proportional to the load current.
- What protection features does the VN5025AJ-E offer?
The device offers undervoltage shut-down, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, thermal shut down, reverse battery protection, and electrostatic discharge protection.
- How does the VN5025AJ-E manage thermal issues?
The device has thermal shutdown with automatic restart and self-limiting of fast thermal transients.
- Is the VN5025AJ-E compliant with any specific European directives?
Yes, it is in compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive.
- What is the package type of the VN5025AJ-E?
The device is available in PowerSSO-12 package.
- What is the junction operating temperature range of the VN5025AJ-E?
The junction operating temperature range is from -40°C to 150°C.
- Does the VN5025AJ-E have any specific electromagnetic emission features?
Yes, it has optimized electromagnetic emission and very low electromagnetic susceptibility.
