Overview
The VN750 is a monolithic high-side driver designed using STMicroelectronics’ VIPower® M0-3 technology. It is intended for driving any type of load with one side connected to ground. The device features an active VCC pin voltage clamp that protects against low energy spikes and includes active current limitation combined with thermal shutdown and automatic restart to protect against overload. The VN750 also detects open-load conditions in both the on-state and off-state and automatically turns off if the ground pin becomes disconnected.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| RDS(on) | 60 mΩ | mΩ |
| IOUT | 6 A | A |
| VCC | 36 V | V |
| Package | SO-8, P2PAK, PENTAWATT | - |
| Operating Temperature (min) | -40 °C | °C |
| Operating Temperature (max) | 150 °C | °C |
Key Features
- CMOS compatible input
- On-state open-load detection
- Off-state open-load detection
- Shorted load protection
- Undervoltage and overvoltage shutdown
- Protection against loss of ground
- Very low standby current
- Reverse battery protection
- ECOPACK®: lead free and RoHS compliant (for VN750-E)
- Automotive Grade: compliance with AEC guidelines (for VN750-E)
Applications
The VN750 is suitable for various automotive and industrial applications where high-side driving of loads is required. It is particularly useful in systems that need robust protection against overloads, short circuits, and other fault conditions. Typical applications include automotive body control modules, lighting systems, and other power management circuits.
Q & A
- What is the VN750 high-side driver used for?
The VN750 is used for driving any type of load with one side connected to ground, providing robust protection against various fault conditions.
- What technology is the VN750 based on?
The VN750 is designed using STMicroelectronics’ VIPower® M0-3 technology.
- What are the key protection features of the VN750?
The VN750 features active current limitation, thermal shutdown with automatic restart, undervoltage and overvoltage shutdown, and protection against loss of ground and shorted loads.
- What are the typical applications of the VN750?
The VN750 is used in automotive body control modules, lighting systems, and other power management circuits.
- Is the VN750 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the VN750-E version is ECOPACK® compliant, which means it is lead free and RoHS compliant.
- What is the maximum operating temperature of the VN750?
The maximum operating temperature of the VN750 is 150 °C.
- What are the available packages for the VN750?
The VN750 is available in SO-8, P2PAK, and PENTAWATT packages.
- Does the VN750 have reverse battery protection?
Yes, the VN750 includes reverse battery protection.
- How does the VN750 detect open-load conditions?
The VN750 detects open-load conditions in both the on-state and off-state.
- What happens if the ground pin becomes disconnected?
The device automatically turns off if the ground pin becomes disconnected.
