Overview
The VND7020AJ-E is a double channel high-side driver manufactured by STMicroelectronics using their proprietary VIPower® M0-7 technology. It is housed in a PowerSSO-16 package and is designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads through a 3 V and 5 V CMOS-compatible interface. This device is AEC-Q100 qualified, ensuring its suitability for automotive applications. It features very low standby current and integrates advanced protective functions along with sophisticated diagnostic capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max transient supply voltage VCC | - | - | 40 | V |
| Operating voltage range VCC | 4 | 13 | 28 | V |
| On-state resistance (per channel) RON | - | 22 | - | mΩ |
| Current limitation (typ) ILIMH | - | 63 | - | A |
| Standby current (max) ISTBY | - | - | 0.5 | µA |
| Junction operating temperature Tj | -40 | - | 150 | °C |
| Storage temperature Tstg | -55 | - | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- Double channel smart high-side driver with MultiSense analog feedback.
- Very low standby current.
- Compatible with 3 V and 5 V CMOS outputs.
- Multiplexed analog feedback of load current, VCC supply voltage, and TCHIP device temperature.
- Advanced protective functions including undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, and thermal shutdown.
- Configurable latch-off on overtemperature or power limitation with a dedicated fault reset pin.
- Protections against loss of ground, loss of VCC, and reverse battery with external components.
- Electrostatic discharge protection.
- Sense enable/disable and OFF-state open-load detection.
Applications
- All types of automotive resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.
- Specially intended for automotive turn indicators (up to 2x P27W or SAE1156 and R5W paralleled or LED rear combinations).
Q & A
- What is the VND7020AJ-E used for?
The VND7020AJ-E is used to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads through a 3 V and 5 V CMOS-compatible interface, providing protection and diagnostics for various automotive applications.
- What are the key protective features of the VND7020AJ-E?
The device includes undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, thermal shutdown, and configurable latch-off on overtemperature or power limitation.
- How does the MultiSense diagnostic function work?
The MultiSense function provides multiplexed analog feedback of load current, VCC supply voltage, and TCHIP device temperature, along with indications for overload, short to ground, short to VCC, and OFF-state open-load.
- What is the typical on-state resistance of the VND7020AJ-E?
The typical on-state resistance (RON) is 22 mΩ per channel.
- What is the maximum standby current of the VND7020AJ-E?
The maximum standby current (ISTBY) is 0.5 µA.
- What are the operating and storage temperature ranges for the VND7020AJ-E?
The junction operating temperature range is -40°C to 150°C, and the storage temperature range is -55°C to 150°C.
- How does the FaultRST pin function?
The FaultRST pin unlatches the output in case of a fault or disables the latch-off functionality if kept low.
- What type of package does the VND7020AJ-E come in?
The device is housed in a PowerSSO-16 package.
- Is the VND7020AJ-E AEC-Q100 qualified?
Yes, the VND7020AJ-E is AEC-Q100 qualified, making it suitable for automotive applications.
- What types of loads can the VND7020AJ-E drive?
The device can drive all types of automotive resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.
