The VNH5180A-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. It has an output current of 8A and features various protection functions and low standby power consumption.
The VNH5180A-E is a fully integrated H-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 designed using STMicroelectronics' proprietary viPower MOS technology, which integrates a true Power MOSFET with intelligent signal and protection circuitry on the same die.
The chip is assembled in a PowerSSO-36 TP package on electrically isolated leadframes, specifically designed for the harsh automotive environment to offer improved thermal performance. It features inputs for motor direction and braking, PWM operation up to 20 kHz for speed control, and various protection mechanisms including undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, thermal shutdown, and cross-conduction protection.
| Output current | 8 A |
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| PWM operation frequency | up to 20 KHz |
| Input compatibility | 3 V CMOS compatible inputs |
The device is rated for an output current of 8 A.
The driver supports PWM operation up to 20 KHz.