Overview
The VNH5180ATR-E is a fully integrated H-bridge motor driver designed by STMicroelectronics for a wide range of automotive applications. This device incorporates a dual monolithic high-side driver and two low-side switches, utilizing STMicroelectronics’ VIPower® M0 technology. This technology integrates a true Power MOSFET with intelligent signal and protection circuitry on the same die, ensuring efficient and reliable operation. The VNH5180ATR-E is packaged in a PowerSSO-36 TP package, which is specifically designed for the harsh automotive environment, offering improved thermal performance and superior manufacturability.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Max | 18 V |
| Supply Voltage Min | 5.5 V |
| Output Current | 8 A |
| RDS(on) | 180 mΩ max (per leg) |
| PWM Frequency | Up to 20 KHz |
| Package | PowerSSO-36 TP |
| Input Compatibility | 3 V CMOS compatible inputs |
Key Features
- Undervoltage shutdown and overvoltage clamp
- Thermal shutdown and cross-conduction protection
- Current and power limitation
- Very low standby power consumption
- Protection against loss of ground and loss of VCC
- Current sense output proportional to motor current
- Output protected against short to ground and short to VCC
- PWM operation up to 20 KHz
Applications
The VNH5180ATR-E is primarily designed for automotive applications, including but not limited to, motor control in vehicles, automotive actuators, and other high-reliability motor drive systems. It is also suitable for industrial and commercial applications requiring robust and efficient motor control.
Q & A
- What is the maximum output current of the VNH5180ATR-E?
The maximum output current is 8 A. - What is the maximum supply voltage for the VNH5180ATR-E?
The maximum supply voltage is 18 V. - What is the minimum supply voltage for the VNH5180ATR-E?
The minimum supply voltage is 5.5 V. - What is the package type of the VNH5180ATR-E?
The package type is PowerSSO-36 TP. - Does the VNH5180ATR-E support PWM operation?
Yes, it supports PWM operation up to 20 KHz. - What kind of protection does the VNH5180ATR-E offer?
The device offers undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, thermal shutdown, cross-conduction protection, and protection against loss of ground and loss of VCC. - How is the motor current monitored in the VNH5180ATR-E?
The motor current can be monitored through the current sense output, which is proportional to the motor current. - Is the VNH5180ATR-E suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is specifically designed for automotive applications. - What technology is used in the VNH5180ATR-E?
The device uses STMicroelectronics’ VIPower® M0 technology. - What is the RDS(on) of the VNH5180ATR-E?
The RDS(on) is 180 mΩ max (per leg).
