The VN5160STR-E from STMicroelectronics is an automotive-grade single-channel high-side smart power switch based on ST’s VIPower™ M0-5 technology. It is designed to drive resistive and inductive loads connected to ground, providing an integrated solution for automotive and industrial load control applications. (st.com)
The device integrates a protected high-side N-channel MOSFET driver with a maximum output current capability of 3.8A and a typical on-state resistance of approximately 160mΩ. It supports load supply voltages from 4.5V to 36V, making it suitable for 12V automotive electrical systems and industrial power switching applications. (digikey.com)
VN5160STR-E includes comprehensive protection and diagnostic functions, including overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown with automatic restart, undervoltage shutdown, overvoltage clamp, reverse battery protection, open-load detection, and short-to-ground/short-to-battery diagnostics. These features improve system reliability and protect both the switch and connected loads. (st.com)
The device features a low-power standby mode, optimized electromagnetic emissions, and compatibility with 3.0V CMOS logic input signals. It is supplied in an 8-pin SOIC package and is qualified for automotive applications with an operating junction temperature range of -40°C to +150°C. (st.com)
Typical applications include automotive body control modules, lighting control, solenoid drivers, pumps, motors, industrial actuators, and protected power distribution systems.
Key Features
- Automotive-grade smart high-side power switch
- ST VIPower™ M0-5 technology
- Single-channel output
- Output current: 3.8A
- Load voltage range: 4.5V to 36V
- Typical RDS(on): 160mΩ
- High-side N-channel MOSFET driver
- 3.0V CMOS compatible input
- Low standby current
- Optimized electromagnetic emission
- Protection functions:
- Overcurrent protection
- Thermal shutdown with auto restart
- Undervoltage shutdown
- Overvoltage clamp
- Reverse battery protection
- Open-load detection
- Short-circuit protection
- Operating junction temperature: -40°C to +150°C
- Package: SO-8
- Mounting type: Surface Mount
- Automotive qualified
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