Description
The VNQ5160K-E is a monolithic device made
using STMicroelectronics VIPower™ M0-5
technology. It is intended for driving resistive or
inductive loads with one side connected to
ground. Active VCC pin voltage clamp protects the
device against low energy spikes (see ISO7637
transient compatibility table).
The device detects open-load condition in both on
and off states, when STAT_DIS is left open or
driven low. Output shorted to VCC is detected in
the off-state. When STAT_DIS is driven high, the
STATUS pin is in a high impedance condition.
Output current limitation protects the device in
overload condition. In the case of long duration
overload, the device limits the dissipated power to
a safe level up to thermal shutdown intervention.
Thermal shutdown with automatic restart allows
the device to recover normal operation as soon as
a fault condition disappears.
