Overview
The VN7016AJTR, manufactured by STMicroelectronics, is a single-channel smart high-side driver designed for automotive applications. It utilizes ST's proprietary VIPower M0-7 technology and features a MultiSense analog feedback mechanism. This device is housed in a PowerSSO-16 package and is compatible with 3 V and 5 V CMOS outputs, making it versatile for various automotive load control systems.
The VN7016AJTR is characterized by its very low standby current, advanced protective functions, and sophisticated diagnostic capabilities. It is designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads efficiently and safely.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Voltage Range | 4 to 28 | V |
| Junction Operating Temperature | -40 to 150 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -55 to 150 | °C |
| On-state Resistance (RON) | 16 to 32 | mΩ |
| DC Short Circuit Current (ILIMH) | 55 to 110 | A |
| Standby Current (ISTBY) | 0.5 | µA |
| Electrostatic Discharge (VESD) | 4000 | V |
| Shutdown Temperature (TTSD) | 150 to 200 | °C |
| Thermal Reset Temperature (TRS) | 135 | °C |
Key Features
- MultiSense Analog Feedback: Provides multiplexed analog feedback for load current, supply voltage, and chip temperature, as well as detection of overload, short to ground, short to VCC, and OFF-state open-load conditions.
- Advanced Protections: Includes power limitation, thermal shutdown, current limitation, negative voltage clamp, and undervoltage shutdown.
- Low Standby Current: Very low standby current to minimize power consumption when not in use.
- CMOS Compatibility: Compatible with 3 V and 5 V CMOS outputs.
- Fault Reset and Diagnostic Functions: Features a FaultRST pin for unlatching the output in case of fault and disabling the latch-off functionality. The MultiSense pin enables sophisticated diagnostic functions.
Applications
The VN7016AJTR is designed for various automotive applications, including the control of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. It is particularly suited for systems requiring high reliability, advanced diagnostics, and robust protection features.
- Automotive load control systems
- Grounded load control in automotive environments
- Systems requiring advanced diagnostic and protection features
Q & A
- What is the operating voltage range of the VN7016AJTR?
The operating voltage range is from 4 V to 28 V.
- What is the junction operating temperature range of the VN7016AJTR?
The junction operating temperature range is from -40°C to 150°C.
- What is the typical on-state resistance of the VN7016AJTR?
The typical on-state resistance is 16 mΩ at 25°C.
- Does the VN7016AJTR have electrostatic discharge protection?
- What are the key diagnostic functions provided by the MultiSense pin?
The MultiSense pin provides diagnostic functions for load current, supply voltage, chip temperature, overload, short to ground, short to VCC, and OFF-state open-load conditions.
- How does the FaultRST pin function?
The FaultRST pin unlatches the output in case of a fault and can disable the latch-off functionality if kept low.
- What are the advanced protection features of the VN7016AJTR?
The device includes power limitation, thermal shutdown, current limitation, negative voltage clamp, and undervoltage shutdown.
- Is the VN7016AJTR compatible with CMOS outputs?
- What is the typical standby current of the VN7016AJTR?
The typical standby current is 0.5 µA.
- What package type is the VN7016AJTR available in?
The device is housed in a PowerSSO-16 package.
