Overview
The VND5E025AK-E is a double channel high-side driver manufactured by STMicroelectronics using their proprietary VIPower M0-5 technology. It is housed in the compact PowerSSO-24 package. This device is designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads, offering advanced protection, diagnostic capabilities, and a 3 V and 5 V CMOS compatible interface that can easily connect with any microcontroller.
The VND5E025AK-E integrates various protective functions and diagnostic features, making it a robust solution for automotive applications. It provides inrush current active management, load current limitation, overtemperature shut-off with auto-restart, and overvoltage active clamp, among other protections.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Outputs | 2 |
| Output Current | 3 A |
| Supply Voltage - Min | 4.5 V |
| Supply Voltage - Max | 28 V |
| Package | PowerSSO-24 |
| Operating Temperature (°C) - Min | -40 |
| Operating Temperature (°C) - Max | 150 |
| RoHS Compliance Grade | Ecopack2 |
Key Features
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low standby current
- 3.0 V CMOS compatible inputs
- Optimized electromagnetic emissions and very low electromagnetic susceptibility
- Diagnostic functions including proportional load current sense, high current sense precision, and current sense disable
- Off-state open-load detection, output short to VCC detection, overload and short to ground indication
- Thermal shutdown indication and overtemperature shutdown with auto-restart
- Protections such as undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, and reverse battery protection
- Electrostatic discharge protection
Applications
The VND5E025AK-E is primarily designed for automotive applications, particularly for driving 12 V grounded loads. It is suitable for use in various automotive systems that require robust protection, diagnostic capabilities, and reliable operation.
Some specific applications include:
- Automotive body control modules
- Lighting systems
- Heating and cooling systems
- Other automotive loads requiring high-side switching and protection
Q & A
- What is the VND5E025AK-E used for?
The VND5E025AK-E is a double channel high-side driver designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads, providing protection, diagnostics, and a CMOS compatible interface.
- What are the key protective functions of the VND5E025AK-E?
The device includes load current limitation, inrush and overload active management, overtemperature shut-off with auto-restart, and overvoltage active clamp.
- What is the package type of the VND5E025AK-E?
The VND5E025AK-E is housed in the PowerSSO-24 package.
- What is the operating temperature range of the VND5E025AK-E?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 150°C.
- Is the VND5E025AK-E RoHS compliant?
Yes, the VND5E025AK-E is RoHS compliant with an Ecopack2 grade.
- What diagnostic functions does the VND5E025AK-E provide?
The device provides diagnostic functions such as proportional load current sense, high current sense precision, off-state open-load detection, and output short to VCC detection.
- Can the current sensing and diagnostic feedback be disabled?
Yes, the current sensing and diagnostic feedback can be disabled by pulling the CS_DIS pin high.
- What are some common applications of the VND5E025AK-E?
Common applications include automotive body control modules, lighting systems, heating and cooling systems, and other automotive loads requiring high-side switching and protection.
- Does the VND5E025AK-E have electrostatic discharge protection?
Yes, the device includes electrostatic discharge protection.
- How many output channels does the VND5E025AK-E have?
The VND5E025AK-E has two output channels.
