VNQ5E160AKTR-E

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: The VNQ5E160AKTR-E is a power driver IC designed for automotive applications. It is specifically used for driving resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.

Characteristics: - High current capability - Low quiescent current - Overtemperature protection - Short-circuit protection - ESD protection - Diagnostic feedback

Package: The VNQ5E160AKTR-E comes in a compact surface-mount package, which ensures easy integration into various electronic systems.

Essence: This IC is essential for controlling and driving loads in automotive applications, providing efficient and reliable performance.

Packaging/Quantity: The VNQ5E160AKTR-E is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Supply voltage range: 4.5V to 36V
• Output current: Up to 5A
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +150°C
• Standby current: 10μA (typical)
• Output voltage drop: 0.3V (maximum)
• Fault detection threshold: Adjustable

Detailed Pin Configuration

The VNQ5E160AKTR-E has the following pin configuration:

1. IN1: Input control signal 1
2. IN2: Input control signal 2
3. OUT1: Output 1
4. OUT2: Output 2
5. GND: Ground
6. VCC: Power supply voltage

Functional Features

• High Current Capability: The VNQ5E160AKTR-E can handle high currents up to 5A, making it suitable for demanding automotive applications.
• Low Quiescent Current: The IC has a low quiescent current, minimizing power consumption when in standby mode.
• Overtemperature Protection: It incorporates overtemperature protection to prevent damage due to excessive heat.
• Short-Circuit Protection: The IC features short-circuit protection, ensuring the safety of the connected load and the driver itself.
• ESD Protection: Built-in electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection safeguards the IC from potential damage during handling and operation.
• Diagnostic Feedback: The VNQ5E160AKTR-E provides diagnostic feedback, allowing for easy monitoring and troubleshooting.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High current capability enables driving various loads - Low quiescent current reduces power consumption - Overtemperature and short-circuit protection enhance reliability - ESD protection ensures robustness - Diagnostic feedback aids in troubleshooting

Disadvantages: - Limited output voltage drop may restrict certain applications requiring higher voltage tolerances - Not suitable for extremely low-power applications due to standby current

Working Principles

The VNQ5E160AKTR-E operates based on a combination of internal circuitry and control signals received at the input pins. When the control signals are provided, the IC amplifies and drives the output signals accordingly, controlling the connected load. The built-in protections ensure safe operation and prevent damage to the IC and load under various conditions.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The VNQ5E160AKTR-E finds extensive application in the automotive industry, including but not limited to: - Automotive lighting systems - Motor control for HVAC systems - Power window control - Seat control - Mirror control - Wiper control

Its high current capability, protection features, and diagnostic feedback make it an ideal choice for these applications.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. VNQ5E050MKTR: Similar to VNQ5E160AKTR-E, but with a lower output current capability of 0.5A.
2. VNQ5E100AKTR: Similar to VNQ5E160AKTR-E, but with a lower output current capability of 1A.
3. VNQ5E200AKTR: Similar to VNQ5E160AKTR-E, but with a higher output current capability of 20A.

These alternative models provide options based on specific load requirements and can be considered as alternatives to the VNQ5E160AKTR-E.

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