The VN5E160AS-E is a single-channel high-side driver designed for automotive applications. It features active management of inrush current by power limitation, very low standby current, 3.0 V CMOS compatible inputs, optimized electromagnetic emission, very low electromagnetic susceptibility, and compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directive.
The VN5E160AS-E is a single-channel high-side driver manufactured in ST proprietary VviPower™ technology and housed in an SO-8 package. It is designed to drive 12 V automotive grounded loads, delivering protection, diagnostics, and easy CMOS compatible interface with microcontrollers.
The device integrates advanced protective functions such as load current limitation, inrush and overload active management by power limitation, overtemperature shut-off with auto-restart, and overvoltage active clamp. A dedicated analog current sense pin provides enhanced diagnostic functions including fast detection of overload and short-circuit to ground.
| Max supply voltage Veco | 4 V |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage range Voc | |4.5 V to 28 V |
| Max ON-state resistance Ron | 160 mΩ |
| Current limitation (typ) | 10 A |
| OFF-state supply current Ig | 2 µA typ |
The device is housed in a tiny SO-8 package.
Yes, it includes protection against loss of ground and loss of Voc, as well as reverse battery protection.
The junction operates between -40 °C and 150 °C.