Overview
The VND7020AJTR-E, produced by STMicroelectronics, is a double channel smart high-side driver designed for automotive applications. This device is built using ST's proprietary VIPower® M0-7 technology and is housed in a PowerSSO-16 package. It is AEC-Q100 qualified, ensuring its reliability and performance in harsh automotive environments. The VND7020AJTR-E features advanced protective functions and diagnostic capabilities, making it an ideal choice for driving various automotive loads.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4 | 13 | 28 | V |
| Max Transient Supply Voltage (VCC) | - | - | 40 | V |
| On-state Resistance (RON) per Channel | - | 22 | - | mΩ |
| Current Limitation (ILIMH) | - | 63 | - | A |
| Standby Current (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 chip 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.
- Electrostatic discharge protection.
- Sense enable/disable and external sense resistor sharing among similar devices.
Applications
The VND7020AJTR-E is specifically designed for automotive applications, including:
- Driving resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.
- Automotive turn indicators (up to 2x P27W or SAE1156 and R5W paralleled or LED rear combinations).
Q & A
- What is the operating voltage range of the VND7020AJTR-E?
The operating voltage range is from 4 V to 28 V.
- What is the typical on-state resistance of the VND7020AJTR-E?
The typical on-state resistance is 22 mΩ per channel.
- What is the current limitation of the VND7020AJTR-E?
The current limitation is typically 63 A.
- What is the standby current of the VND7020AJTR-E?
The maximum standby current is 0.5 µA.
- Is the VND7020AJTR-E compatible with CMOS outputs?
Yes, it is compatible with both 3 V and 5 V CMOS outputs.
- What diagnostic functions does the VND7020AJTR-E provide?
The device provides multiplexed analog feedback of load current, VCC supply voltage, and chip temperature, as well as indications for overload, short to ground, short to VCC, and OFF-state open-load.
- What protective functions does the VND7020AJTR-E include?
The device includes undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, load current limitation, thermal shutdown, and electrostatic discharge protection.
- How does the FaultRST pin function?
The FaultRST pin unlatches the output in case of a fault and can set the outputs in auto-restart mode if kept low.
- What is the junction operating temperature range of the VND7020AJTR-E?
The junction operating temperature range is from -40°C to 150°C.
- Is the VND7020AJTR-E AEC-Q100 qualified?
Yes, the device is AEC-Q100 qualified.
