Overview
The VN5E010MH-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 VN5E010MH-E integrates various protective functions, including load current limitation, inrush and overload active management, overtemperature shut-off with auto restart, and overvoltage active clamp. It also features enhanced diagnostic functions such as fast detection of overload and short-circuit to ground through power limitation indication and overtemperature indication.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Operating Temperature | 150 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -40 °C |
| Max Output Current | 85 A |
| Max Supply Voltage | 41 V |
| Package | TO-252 6L |
| Grade | Automotive |
| RoHS Compliance Grade | Ecopack1 (*) |
Key Features
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low standby current
- 3 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
- Diagnostic functions:
- Proportional load current sense
- High current sense precision for wide current range
- Current sense disable
- Output short to ground indication
- Overload and short to ground (power limitation) indication
- Thermal shutdown indication
- Protections:
- Undervoltage shutdown
- Overvoltage clamp
- Load current limitation
- Self limiting of fast thermal transients
- Protection against loss of ground and loss of VCC
- Overtemperature shutdown with autorestart (thermal shutdown)
- Reverse battery protection with self switch on of the Power MOSFET
- Electrostatic discharge protection
Applications
The VN5E010MH-E is primarily designed for automotive applications, particularly for driving 12 V grounded loads. It is suitable for various automotive systems that require robust protection, diagnostics, and low electromagnetic interference. This includes but is not limited to:
- Automotive lighting systems
- Heating and cooling systems
- Power windows and door locks
- Wipers and other automotive accessories
Q & A
- What is the VN5E010MH-E used for?
The VN5E010MH-E is a single-channel high-side driver designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads, providing protection, diagnostics, and a CMOS compatible interface.
- What are the key protective features of the VN5E010MH-E?
The device includes undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, overtemperature shutdown with autorestart, and protection against loss of ground and VCC.
- What is the maximum operating temperature of the VN5E010MH-E?
The maximum operating temperature is 150 °C.
- What is the minimum operating temperature of the VN5E010MH-E?
The minimum operating temperature is -40 °C.
- What is the maximum output current of the VN5E010MH-E?
The maximum output current is 85 A.
- What package type does the VN5E010MH-E come in?
The VN5E010MH-E is housed in the TO-252 6L package.
- Is the VN5E010MH-E RoHS compliant?
Yes, the VN5E010MH-E is RoHS compliant with an Ecopack1 (*) grade.
- What are the diagnostic functions of the VN5E010MH-E?
The device features proportional load current sense, high current sense precision, current sense disable, output short to ground indication, overload and short to ground indication, and thermal shutdown indication.
- How does the VN5E010MH-E manage inrush current?
The VN5E010MH-E manages inrush current through active power limitation.
- What are some common applications of the VN5E010MH-E?
Common applications include automotive lighting systems, heating and cooling systems, power windows, door locks, and other automotive accessories.
