Overview
The VND830MSP is a double channel high-side driver designed by STMicroelectronics using their VIPower M0-3 Technology. This monolithic device is intended for driving various types of loads with one side connected to ground. It features advanced protection mechanisms and diagnostic capabilities, making it suitable for demanding automotive and industrial applications. The device is equipped with active current limitation, thermal shutdown, and automatic restart, ensuring robust operation under overload conditions. Additionally, it includes undervoltage and overvoltage shutdown, loss of ground protection, and reverse battery protection, enhancing its reliability and safety.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| VCC (DC supply voltage) | 41 | V |
| VCC (Reverse DC supply voltage) | -0.3 | V |
| IOUT (DC output current per channel) | Internally limited | A |
| IOUT (Reverse DC output current per channel) | -6 | A |
| RDS(on) (On-state resistance per channel) | 60 mΩ | mΩ |
| VCC (Operating supply voltage range) | 5.5 to 36 | V |
| Tj (Junction operating temperature range) | -40 to 150 | °C |
| Tc (Case operating temperature range) | -40 to 150 | °C |
| Tstg (Storage temperature range) | -55 to 150 | °C |
| Ptot (Power dissipation per island at Tlead = 25°C) | 73.5 | W |
Key Features
- CMOS compatible inputs
- Open drain status outputs
- On-state and off-state open-load detection
- Shorted load protection
- Undervoltage and overvoltage shutdown
- Loss of ground protection
- Very low standby current
- Reverse battery protection
- Active current limitation combined with thermal shutdown and automatic restart
- Active VCC pin voltage clamp for protection against low energy spikes
Applications
The VND830MSP is designed for use in various automotive and industrial applications, including but not limited to:
- Automotive lighting systems
- Heating and cooling systems
- Power distribution and control systems
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Any application requiring robust high-side driver functionality with advanced protection features
Q & A
- What is the VND830MSP used for?
The VND830MSP is a double channel high-side driver used for driving various types of loads in automotive and industrial applications.
- What are the key protection features of the VND830MSP?
The device features undervoltage and overvoltage shutdown, loss of ground protection, reverse battery protection, shorted load protection, and thermal shutdown with automatic restart.
- What is the operating voltage range of the VND830MSP?
The operating supply voltage range is from 5.5V to 36V.
- What is the maximum output current per channel?
The maximum output current per channel is internally limited, but it can handle up to 6A in reverse conditions.
- How does the VND830MSP protect against overloads?
The device protects against overloads through active current limitation combined with thermal shutdown and automatic restart.
- What is the on-state resistance of the VND830MSP?
The on-state resistance per channel is 60 mΩ.
- What are the temperature ranges for the VND830MSP?
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 VND830MSP handle open-load conditions?
The device detects open-load conditions in both the on and off states and can detect if the output is shorted to VCC in the off state.
- What is the power dissipation of the VND830MSP per island at Tlead = 25°C?
The power dissipation per island at Tlead = 25°C is 73.5 W.
- What type of inputs does the VND830MSP have?
The VND830MSP has CMOS compatible inputs.
