Overview
The VN750-B5, produced by STMicroelectronics, is a high-side driver designed using the VIPower® M0-3 technology. This monolithic device is intended for driving various types of loads with one side connected to ground. It features advanced protection mechanisms and detection capabilities, making it suitable for a wide range of automotive and industrial applications. The VN750-B5 is known for its robustness and reliability, with features such as active VCC pin voltage clamp, shorted load protection, and undervoltage and overvoltage shutdown.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| RDS(on) | 60 | mΩ |
| Output Current (IOUT) | 6 | A |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 5.5 - 36 | V |
| Package Type | P2PAK | - |
| Mounting Type | SMD | - |
| Number of Channels | 1 | - |
Key Features
- CMOS compatible input
- On-state and off-state open-load detection
- Shorted load protection
- Undervoltage and overvoltage shutdown
- Protection against loss of ground
- Very low standby current
- Reverse battery protection
- Active current limitation with thermal shutdown and automatic restart
- ECOPACK®: lead-free and RoHS compliant (for VN750-E variants)
- Automotive Grade: compliance with AEC guidelines (for VN750-E variants)
Applications
The VN750-B5 is widely used in various automotive and industrial applications, including but not limited to:
- Automotive systems such as fuel pumps, cooling fans, and other high-current loads.
- Industrial control systems requiring robust and reliable high-side drivers.
- Power management in heavy-duty equipment and machinery.
Q & A
- What is the maximum output current of the VN750-B5?
The maximum output current of the VN750-B5 is 6 A.
- What is the supply voltage range for the VN750-B5?
The supply voltage range for the VN750-B5 is 5.5 to 36 V.
- What type of package does the VN750-B5 come in?
The VN750-B5 comes in a P2PAK package.
- Does the VN750-B5 have open-load detection?
Yes, the VN750-B5 has both on-state and off-state open-load detection.
- What kind of protection does the VN750-B5 offer against voltage spikes?
The VN750-B5 offers active VCC pin voltage clamp protection against low energy spikes.
- Is the VN750-B5 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the VN750-B5 (especially the VN750-E variants) is ECOPACK®: lead-free and RoHS compliant.
- What is the purpose of the thermal shutdown feature in the VN750-B5?
The thermal shutdown feature protects the device against overload by shutting down when the temperature exceeds a certain threshold and automatically restarting once the temperature drops.
- Does the VN750-B5 protect against reverse battery conditions?
Yes, the VN750-B5 includes reverse battery protection.
- What is the standby current of the VN750-B5?
The VN750-B5 has a very low standby current.
- Is the VN750-B5 suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, the VN750-B5 is suitable for automotive applications and complies with AEC guidelines (for VN750-E variants).
