Overview
The VN5E016AHTR-E is a high-side driver designed by STMicroelectronics, specifically tailored for automotive applications. This device is manufactured using ST's proprietary VIPower™ M0-5 technology and is housed in the compact HPak package. It is engineered to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads, offering advanced protection, diagnostic capabilities, and a 3 V and 5 V CMOS compatible interface. This makes it highly versatile for integration with various microcontrollers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max Supply Voltage (VCC) | 41 | V |
| Operating Voltage Range (VCC) | 4.5 to 28 | V |
| Max On-State Resistance (RON) | 16 mΩ | mΩ |
| Current Limitation (ILIMH) | 73 A | A |
| Off-State Supply Current (IS) | 2 µA | µA |
| Junction Operating Temperature (Tj) | -40 to 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | -55 to 150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Case (Rthj-case) | 0.63 | °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient (Rthj-amb) | 69.3 | °C/W |
Key Features
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low standby current
- 3.0 V and 5 V CMOS compatible inputs
- Optimized electromagnetic emissions and very low electromagnetic susceptibility
- Proportional load current sense with high precision for a wide current range
- Diagnostic functions including current sense disable, off-state open-load detection, output short to VCC indication, overload and short to ground indication, and thermal shutdown indication
- Advanced protective functions such as undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, self-limiting of fast thermal transients, protection against loss of ground and VCC, overtemperature shutdown with auto restart, and reverse battery protection
- Electrostatic discharge protection
Applications
- All types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads
- Suitable as an LED driver
- Automotive systems requiring high-side drivers with advanced diagnostic and protection features
Q & A
- What is the maximum supply voltage for the VN5E016AHTR-E?
The maximum supply voltage is 41 V.
- What is the operating voltage range for this device?
The operating voltage range is from 4.5 V to 28 V.
- What is the typical on-state resistance of the VN5E016AHTR-E?
The typical on-state resistance is 16 mΩ.
- What are the diagnostic functions available on this device?
The device includes diagnostic functions such as proportional load current sense, current sense disable, off-state open-load detection, output short to VCC indication, overload and short to ground indication, and thermal shutdown indication.
- What kind of protection does the VN5E016AHTR-E offer?
The device offers protections including undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, self-limiting of fast thermal transients, protection against loss of ground and VCC, overtemperature shutdown with auto restart, and reverse battery protection.
- Is the VN5E016AHTR-E compatible with CMOS inputs?
Yes, it is compatible with 3 V and 5 V CMOS inputs.
- What is the thermal operating range of the VN5E016AHTR-E?
The junction operating temperature range is from -40 °C to 150 °C.
- What is the storage temperature range for this device?
The storage temperature range is from -55 °C to 150 °C.
- Does the VN5E016AHTR-E have electrostatic discharge protection?
Yes, it has electrostatic discharge protection.
- What types of loads can the VN5E016AHTR-E drive?
The device can drive all types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads, and is also suitable as an LED driver.
