Overview
The VN5T006ASPTR-E is a single-channel high-side driver produced by STMicroelectronics, utilizing their VIPower technology. This device is designed to drive resistive or inductive loads with one side connected to ground. It 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. The device reports fault conditions such as overload, overtemperature, or short to VCC via the current sense pin. It also includes output current limitation and latches off in case of overload or thermal shutdown, with the ability to reset via a low-level pass on the fault reset standby pin.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Supply Voltage (VCC) | 8 to 36 | V |
| Typical On-state Resistance (RON) | 6 mΩ | mΩ |
| Current Limitation (ILIM) | 115 A (typ) | A |
| Off-state Supply Current (IS) | 2 µA (typ) | µA |
| Junction Operating Temperature (Tj) | -40 to 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature (Tstg) | -55 to 150 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case (RthJC) | 0.8 °C/W | °C/W |
| Electrostatic Discharge (VESD) - Human Body Model | 4000 to 5000 V | V |
Key Features
- AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications.
- Very low standby current and 3 V CMOS compatible input.
- Optimized electromagnetic emission and very low electromagnetic susceptibility.
- Analog current sense with high precision for wide range currents.
- Fault reset standby pin (FR_Stby) for resetting the device after latch-off conditions.
- Protections include undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, thermal shutdown, and reverse battery protection.
- Electrostatic discharge protection and compliance with 2002/95/EC European directive).
Applications
The VN5T006ASPTR-E is suitable for driving all types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads in automotive applications. It is particularly useful in systems requiring robust and reliable high-side switching, such as in automotive lighting, motors, and other load control systems).
Q & A
- What is the operating supply voltage range of the VN5T006ASPTR-E?
The operating supply voltage range is from 8 V to 36 V).
- What is the typical on-state resistance of the VN5T006ASPTR-E?
The typical on-state resistance (RON) is 6 mΩ).
- How does the device handle fault conditions such as overload or overtemperature?
The device reports fault conditions via the current sense pin and latches off in case of overload or thermal shutdown. It can be reset by a low-level pass on the fault reset standby pin).
- What are the thermal operating and storage temperatures for the VN5T006ASPTR-E?
The junction operating temperature is -40 to 150 °C, and the storage temperature is -55 to 150 °C).
- Does the VN5T006ASPTR-E have electrostatic discharge protection?
Yes, it has electrostatic discharge protection with VESD ratings up to 5000 V).
- What types of loads can the VN5T006ASPTR-E drive?
The device can drive all types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads).
- Is the VN5T006ASPTR-E AEC-Q100 qualified?
Yes, it is AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications).
- How does the device protect against reverse battery conditions?
The device is reverse battery protected with a self-switch of the Power MOSFET).
- What is the purpose of the fault reset standby pin (FR_Stby)?
The FR_Stby pin is used to reset the device after latch-off conditions and to set the device in standby mode if all inputs and the FR_Stby pin are low).
- What is the typical off-state supply current of the VN5T006ASPTR-E?
The typical off-state supply current (IS) is 2 µA).
