STMicroelectronics VNH5050A-E Automotive H-Bridge Motor Driver Datasheet

The VNH5050A-E is a full bridge motor driver intended for a wide range of automotive applications. The device incorporates a dual monolithic high-side driver and two low-side switches. All switches are designed using STMicroelectronics' VIPower M0 technology that allows to efficiently integrate on the same die a true Power MOSFET with an intelligent signal/protection circuitry. The device features an output current of 30A, 3V CMOS compatible inputs, undervoltage and overvoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, thermal shutdown, cross-conduction protection, current and power limitation, very low standby power consumption, PWM operation up to 20KHz, 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, etc.


STMicroelectronics VNH5050A-E Automotive H-Bridge Motor Driver Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
33
File format
PDF
File size
785 KB
Published
08 August, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
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3DA0FFAD65D1FC191A207FD7846F40A4

About this manual

The VNH5050A-E is a full bridge motor driver designed for wide-range automotive applications. It incorporates a dual monolithic high-side driver and two low-side switches, utilizing STMicroelectronics' proprietary VIPower MO technology to integrate true Power MOSFETs with intelligent signal and protection circuitry on the same die.

The device operates in a PowerSSO-36 TP package assembled on electrically isolated lead frames. It features comprehensive protection mechanisms including undervoltage/overvoltage shutdown, thermal shutdown, cross-conduction protection, and current/power limitation. The driver supports PWM operation up to 20 kHz for speed control and includes a current sense output proportional to motor current.

What's inside

  • Block diagram
  • Pin description
  • Absolute maximum ratings
  • Electrical characteristics
  • Thermal data
  • Application information

Specifications

Output current (per leg)30 A
Supply voltage maximum+41 V
Reverse output current (continuous)25 A
PWM operation frequencyup to 20 KHz

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum output current per leg?

The device provides an output current of 30 A per leg.

Is the VNH5050A-E compatible with CMOS inputs?

Yes, it features 3 V CMOS compatible inputs for control signals.

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