Overview
The VN7016AJEPTR is a high-side driver produced by STMicroelectronics, designed specifically for automotive applications. This device is part of the VIPower® M0-7 technology family and is housed in a PowerSSO-16 package. It is a single-channel smart high-side driver that features MultiSense analog feedback, providing advanced diagnostic and protective functions. The VN7016AJEPTR is AEC-Q100 qualified, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements for automotive electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4 to 28 | V |
| Maximum Transient Supply Voltage (VCCPK) | 40 | V |
| On-state Resistance (RON) | 16 mΩ (typ. at IOUT = 5 A, Tj = 25°C) | mΩ |
| Current Limitation (ILIMH) | 77 A (typ.) | A |
| Standby Current (ISTBY) | 0.5 µA (max.) | µA |
| Thermal Resistance Junction-Ambient | 22.3 (on 4-layer PCB) | °C/W |
| Undervoltage Shutdown (VUSD) | 4 V | V |
| Off-state Output Current (IL(off)) | 0.5 µA (max. at VCC = 13 V, Tj = 25°C) | µA |
Key Features
- MultiSense diagnostic functions including load current sense, VCC supply voltage sense, and chip temperature sense.
- Advanced protective functions such as load current limitation, overload active management by power limitation, and overtemperature shutdown with configurable latch-off.
- Very low standby current.
- Compatibility with 3 V and 5 V CMOS outputs.
- Undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, and electrostatic discharge protection.
- Short to VCC and OFF-state open-load detection.
- Fault reset pin for unlatching the output in case of fault or disabling the latch-off functionality.
Applications
The VN7016AJEPTR is specifically designed for automotive applications, including:
- All types of automotive resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.
- Automotive headlamps.
Q & A
- What is the operating supply voltage range of the VN7016AJEPTR?
The operating supply voltage range is from 4 V to 28 V.
- What is the maximum transient supply voltage the VN7016AJEPTR can handle?
The maximum transient supply voltage is 40 V.
- What is the typical on-state resistance of the VN7016AJEPTR?
The typical on-state resistance is 16 mΩ at IOUT = 5 A and Tj = 25°C.
- What are the MultiSense diagnostic functions of the VN7016AJEPTR?
The MultiSense diagnostic functions include load current sense, VCC supply voltage sense, and chip temperature sense.
- What protective functions does the VN7016AJEPTR offer?
The device offers load current limitation, overload active management by power limitation, overtemperature shutdown with configurable latch-off, undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, and electrostatic discharge protection.
- How does the VN7016AJEPTR handle short to VCC and OFF-state open-load conditions?
The device includes detection for short to VCC and OFF-state open-load conditions.
- What is the purpose of the FaultRST pin on the VN7016AJEPTR?
The FaultRST pin is used to unlatch the output in case of a fault or to disable the latch-off functionality if kept low.
- Is the VN7016AJEPTR compatible with 3 V and 5 V CMOS outputs?
Yes, the device is compatible with both 3 V and 5 V CMOS outputs.
- What is the standby current of the VN7016AJEPTR?
The maximum standby current is 0.5 µA.
- What are the typical applications of the VN7016AJEPTR?
The device is typically used in automotive applications, including resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads, and specifically in automotive headlamps.
