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Mingjiada recently announced the availability of STMicroelectronics' automotive-grade high-side switch, the VN5E160ASTR, a single-channel high-side driver designed specifically for automotive applications. The VN5E160ASTR uses advanced VIPower™ M0-5 technology, integrates multiple protection features, is suitable for driving 12V automotive grounded loads, and provides efficient diagnostic and protection mechanisms. The VN5E160ASTR uses advanced VIPower™ M0-5 technology, integrates multiple protection functions, is suitable for driving 12V automotive grounded loads, and provides efficient diagnostic and protection mechanisms.

Product Features

Analogue Current Sensing

The VN5E160ASTR is equipped with a dedicated analogue current sensing pin, which enables high-precision load current detection and fast diagnosis of overload and short-circuit fault conditions.

Multiple Protection Mechanisms

The VN5E160ASTR integrates multiple protection functions, including current limit protection, over-temperature protection, over-voltage protection, and open-circuit load detection, to ensure stable operation in harsh environments.

Low Power Consumption Design

The VN5E160ASTR has an extremely low standby current of 1.9 mA, making it suitable for automotive applications with stringent power consumption requirements.

Wide Operating Temperature Range

The VN5E160ASTR supports an operating temperature range of -40°C to 150°C and meets the automotive AEC-Q100 standard, making it suitable for use in a variety of harsh environments.

Compact Package

The VN5E160ASTR is available in a compact SO-8 package for space-constrained design scenarios.

Application Scenarios

VN5E160ASTR is widely used in automotive electronics, including:

Body control modules (e.g. window, seat, mirror drivers)

Lighting systems (e.g. LED drivers)

Motor control (e.g. fan, pump drive)

Power management (e.g. load switching)

Technical specifications

Output current: 14A maximum

On-resistance: 160 mOhm typical

Supply voltage range: 4.5V to 28V

Package type: SO-815

Operating temperature: -40°C to 150°C

Market Advantages

The VN5E160ASTR is ideal for automotive electronic designs due to its high reliability, low power consumption, and extensive diagnostic features. Its analogue current sensing function further enhances system intelligence, helping engineers to quickly locate faults and optimise designs.

Conclusion

With its excellent performance and wide range of application scenarios, the VN5E160ASTR high-side switch provided by Mingjiada is bringing new technological breakthroughs to the automotive electronics industry. Whether it is body control, lighting system or motor drive, VN5E160ASTR provides efficient and reliable solutions. For more information or to place an order for the VN5E160ASTR, please contact the Mingjiada customer service team.