Overview
The VN5E010AH-E is a single-channel high-side driver manufactured by STMicroelectronics using their proprietary VIPower M0-5 technology. It is housed in the compact HPAK package and is designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads. This device offers advanced protection, diagnostics, and a 3 V and 5 V CMOS compatible interface, making it easy to integrate with any microcontroller.
The VN5E010AH-E integrates various protective functions, including load current limitation, inrush and overload active management by power limitation, overtemperature shut-off with autorestart, and overvoltage active clamp. It also features enhanced diagnostic functions such as fast detection of overload and short-circuit to ground, overtemperature indication, and short-circuit to Vcc diagnosis.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max Supply Voltage (VCC) | 41 | V |
| Operating Voltage Range (VCC) | 4.5 to 28 | V |
| Typical ON-state Resistance (RON) | 10 | mΩ |
| Current Limitation (typical) | 85 | A |
| OFF-state Supply Current (IS) | 2 | µA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 150 | °C |
Key Features
- General Features:
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low standby current
- 3 V and 5 V CMOS compatible inputs
- Optimized electromagnetic emissions
- Very low electromagnetic susceptibility
- In compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive
- Very low current sense leakage
- Protection Features:
- Undervoltage shutdown
- Overvoltage clamp
- Load current limitation
- Self-limiting of fast thermal transients
- Protection against loss of ground and loss of VCC
- Overtemperature shut-down with autorestart
- Reverse battery protection with self-switch on of the Power MOSFET
- Electrostatic discharge protection
- Diagnostic Functions:
- Proportional load current sense
- High current sense precision for wide current range
- Current sense disable
- OFF-state open-load detection
- Output short to VCC detection
- Overload and short to ground (power limitation) indication
- Thermal shutdown indication
Applications
The VN5E010AH-E is suitable for driving various types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads in automotive applications. It can be used as an LED driver and is particularly useful in scenarios requiring robust protection and diagnostic capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the maximum supply voltage for the VN5E010AH-E?
The maximum supply voltage for the VN5E010AH-E is 41 V.
- What is the typical ON-state resistance of the VN5E010AH-E?
The typical ON-state resistance is 10 mΩ.
- What are the key protection features of the VN5E010AH-E?
The key protection features include undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, overtemperature shut-down with autorestart, and reverse battery protection.
- How does the VN5E010AH-E handle diagnostic functions?
The device provides proportional load current sense, high current sense precision, current sense disable, OFF-state open-load detection, output short to VCC detection, and thermal shutdown indication.
- What is the operating temperature range for the VN5E010AH-E?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 150°C.
- Is the VN5E010AH-E compliant with any specific European directives?
Yes, it is in compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive.
- What types of loads can the VN5E010AH-E drive?
The VN5E010AH-E can drive resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.
- How does the VN5E010AH-E manage inrush current?
The device manages inrush current through active power limitation.
- Can the current sensing and diagnostic feedback be disabled?
Yes, the current sensing and diagnostic feedback can be disabled by pulling the CS_DIS pin high.
- What is the package type for the VN5E010AH-E?
The device is housed in the HPAK package.
