Overview
The VND5050KTR-E is a monolithic double-channel high-side driver produced by STMicroelectronics, utilizing the VIPower M0-5 technology. This device is designed for driving resistive or inductive loads with one side connected to ground, making it suitable for various automotive applications. The VND5050KTR-E features an active VCC pin voltage clamp that protects the device against low energy spikes, complying with ISO7637 transient compatibility standards.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage Range (VCC) | 4.5 to 36 V |
| Max Transient Supply Voltage (VCC) | 41 V |
| Max On-State Resistance (per channel) | 50 mΩ |
| Current Limitation (typical) | 18 A |
| Off-State Supply Current (IS) | 2 µA (typical) |
| Package Type | PowerSSO-24 |
| Packing Type | Tape and Reel |
| RoHS Compliance | Ecopack2 (**) |
| Grade | Automotive |
Key Features
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low standby current
- 3.0 V CMOS compatible input
- Optimized electromagnetic emission and very low electromagnetic susceptibility
- Compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive
- Diagnostic functions including proportional load current sense, thermal shutdown indication, and open load detection
- Protections such as undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, self-limiting of fast thermal transients, and reverse battery protection
- Electrostatic discharge protection
- Analog current sense with high precision for wide range currents
Applications
The VND5050KTR-E is suitable for driving all types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. It is particularly useful in automotive applications, including but not limited to:
- LED drivers
- Relay drivers
- Motors and solenoids
- General-purpose high-side switching applications
Q & A
- What is the operating voltage range of the VND5050KTR-E?
The operating voltage range is from 4.5 to 36 V.
- What is the maximum transient supply voltage the device can handle?
The maximum transient supply voltage is 41 V.
- What is the typical current limitation of the VND5050KTR-E?
The typical current limitation is 18 A.
- What type of package does the VND5050KTR-E come in?
The device comes in a PowerSSO-24 package.
- Is the VND5050KTR-E RoHS compliant?
- What are the diagnostic functions of the VND5050KTR-E?
The device includes diagnostic functions such as proportional load current sense, thermal shutdown indication, and open load detection.
- What protections does the VND5050KTR-E offer?
The device offers protections including undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, self-limiting of fast thermal transients, and reverse battery protection.
- Is the VND5050KTR-E suitable for automotive applications?
- What is the purpose of the active VCC pin voltage clamp?
The active VCC pin voltage clamp protects the device against low energy spikes, complying with ISO7637 transient compatibility standards.
- How does the device handle thermal overload conditions?
In case of long overload duration, the device limits the dissipated power to a safe level up to thermal shutdown intervention, with automatic restart once the fault condition disappears.
