Overview
The VND5E050ACKTR-E is a double channel high-side driver manufactured by STMicroelectronics using their proprietary VIPower® M0-5 technology. This device is housed in either PowerSSO-12 or PowerSSO-24 packages. It is designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads, providing advanced protection and diagnostic functions. The device features a 3 V and 5 V CMOS-compatible interface, making it compatible with any microcontroller. It integrates various protective functions such as load current limitation, inrush and overload active management, overtemperature shut-off with auto-restart, and overvoltage active clamp. Additionally, it includes enhanced diagnostic functions through dedicated analog current sense pins for each output channel.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max Transient Supply Voltage (VCC) | 41 | V |
| Operating Voltage Range (VCC) | 4.5 to 28 | V |
| Max On-state Resistance (per channel) (RON) | 50 | mΩ |
| Current Limitation (typ) (ILIMH) | 27 | A |
| Off-state Supply Current (IS) | 2 | µA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 150 | °C |
Key Features
- Inrush current active management by power limitation
- Very low standby current
- 3.0 V and 5 V CMOS compatible inputs
- Optimized electromagnetic emissions and very low electromagnetic susceptibility
- Compliance with European directive 2002/95/EC
- Very low current sense leakage
- Diagnostic functions:
- Proportional load current sense
- High current sense precision for wide currents range
- Current sense disable
- Off-state open load detection
- Output short to VCC detection
- Overload and short to ground (power limitation) indication
- Thermal shutdown indication
- Protections:
- Undervoltage shutdown
- Overvoltage clamp
- Load current limitation
- Self limiting of fast thermal transients
- Protection against loss of ground and loss of VCC
- Overtemperature shutdown with auto restart (thermal shutdown)
- Reverse battery protected
- Electrostatic discharge protection
Applications
The VND5E050ACKTR-E is suitable for driving various types of loads in automotive applications, including resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. It is particularly useful as an LED driver and in other applications requiring robust protection and diagnostic capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the VND5E050ACKTR-E used for?
The VND5E050ACKTR-E is a double channel high-side driver designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads, providing protection and diagnostic functions.
- What technology is used in the VND5E050ACKTR-E?
The device is manufactured using STMicroelectronics' proprietary VIPower® M0-5 technology.
- What are the key protective features of the VND5E050ACKTR-E?
The device includes load current limitation, inrush and overload active management, overtemperature shut-off with auto-restart, and overvoltage active clamp, among others.
- How does the VND5E050ACKTR-E handle diagnostic functions?
The device features dedicated analog current sense pins for each output channel, providing enhanced diagnostic functions such as fast detection of overload and short-circuit to ground.
- What is the operating voltage range of the VND5E050ACKTR-E?
The operating voltage range is from 4.5 V to 28 V.
- What is the maximum on-state resistance of the VND5E050ACKTR-E?
The maximum on-state resistance is 50 mΩ per channel.
- Is the VND5E050ACKTR-E compliant with any specific European directives?
Yes, it is compliant with the European directive 2002/95/EC.
- How does the VND5E050ACKTR-E manage inrush current?
The device actively manages inrush current through power limitation.
- Can the current sensing and diagnostic feedback be disabled on the VND5E050ACKTR-E?
Yes, the current sensing and diagnostic feedback can be disabled by pulling the CS_DIS pin high.
- What types of loads can the VND5E050ACKTR-E drive?
The device can drive all types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads, and is suitable as an LED driver.
