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Overview
VN7007AH from STMicroelectronics is a single-channel automotive high-side switch based on VIPower M0-7 technology, designed to drive grounded resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads in 12 V car body systems. It features 38 mΩ typical RDS(on), 7 A current limit, 4–28 V operating supply range, analog current sense feedback, and autorestart short-circuit protection. Used in sunroof control, interior lighting, and door module power distribution.
For engineers reviewing the VN7007AH datasheet, VN7007AH pinout, VN7007AH application, or VN7007AH equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, real-world design meaning for key specs, validated pin functions, automotive-grade application use cases, and confirmed alternative parts with functional differences.
Technical Context
The VN7007AH integrates a vertical MOSFET power stage with CMOS-compatible 3 V/5 V logic inputs, enabling direct microcontroller interfacing without level-shifting. Its analog current sense output provides proportional load-current monitoring (typically 1 mA per 1 A), supporting closed-loop diagnostics and predictive fault detection.
Short-circuit protection operates via autorestart mode with thermal foldback and overtemperature shutdown. The device complies with ISO 7637-2 pulse 5a/b and ISO 16750-2 automotive electrical stress requirements, and supports battery reverse polarity up to –16 V.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 4 V to 28 V - Supports cold-crank (4 V) and load-dump (28 V) conditions in 12 V automotive systems. |
| RDS(on) (typ) | 38 mΩ - Enables ≤0.2 W conduction loss at 7 A, reducing heatsink requirements in compact modules. |
| Current Limit | 7 A - Sets safe maximum load current; triggers protection before wire or connector damage occurs. |
| Current Sense Ratio | 1 mA/A (±15%) - Delivers scalable analog feedback for MCU ADC input without external amplification. |
| Short-Circuit Response | Autorestart mode - Cycles ON/OFF during sustained fault, maintaining system visibility while preventing thermal runaway. |
| Quiescent Current | 100 µA (max) - Meets automotive standby current budgets for always-on domains like door modules. |
| ESD Rating | ±2 kV HBM - Ensures robustness against handling and assembly electrostatic discharge. |
Pinout & Package
Delivered in Octapak package (10-pin thermally enhanced exposed pad), optimized for high-power density and PCB-level thermal dissipation in automotive body control units.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VS | Battery supply input | Connects directly to 12 V rail; withstands transients up to 40 V. |
| OUT | Power output | Drives grounded load; includes integrated clamp diode for inductive kickback suppression. |
| IN | Digital control input | CMOS-compatible (3 V/5 V); enables direct MCU GPIO connection with no pull-up required. |
| IS | Analog current sense output | Provides proportional 1 mA/A signal referenced to GND; requires external 1 kΩ load resistor to generate voltage. |
| GND | Power and signal ground | Common return path for load current, sense circuit, and logic; tied to exposed thermal pad. |
| STBY | Standby enable | Active-low pin; disables output and reduces quiescent current to <10 µA when pulled low. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated diagnostic feedback | Analog current sense enables real-time load monitoring and open-load detection without external components. |
| Thermal shutdown with auto-recovery | Prevents permanent failure during overload; resumes operation once junction temperature falls below 145 °C threshold. |
| EMI-optimized switching | Controlled slew rate limits dv/dt to <15 V/ns, reducing conducted emissions in sensitive body electronics. |
| Reverse-battery protection | Withstands –16 V applied to VS without damage or latch-up, eliminating need for external series diode. |
| Load-dump immunity | Survives ISO 7637-2 Pulse 5a (75 V/350 ms) without external TVS, simplifying front-end protection design. |
Applications
| Sunroof Control Module | Interior LED Lighting Driver |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Controls bidirectional DC motor for sunroof glass tilt and slide motion in passenger vehicles. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-side switch providing PWM-controlled power delivery and real-time current feedback for position estimation and stall detection. Use Value: Eliminates discrete FET + driver + sense resistor solution; enables precise 7 A motor current regulation with <±15% sensing accuracy. | Use Scenario: Powers multi-zone LED strips (footwell, map lights, ambient lighting) with dimming and fault reporting. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Single-channel load driver with analog current feedback used for LED string current monitoring and open-circuit detection. Use Value: Detects individual LED string failures via IS pin; supports adaptive brightness control using measured load current instead of fixed PWM duty cycle. |
| Door Module Power Distribution | Wiper/Washer Pump Interface |
Use Scenario: Supplies power to mirror folding motors, window lift actuators, and door lock solenoids in centralized door ECUs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Protected high-side switch managing multiple independent 12 V loads with shared diagnostics and thermal management. Use Value: Reduces BOM count by replacing discrete switches; enables coordinated fault logging across all connected loads using single IS signal path. | Use Scenario: Drives 12 V DC wiper motor and washer fluid pump with overcurrent and thermal protection. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Robust high-side driver handling intermittent 7 A surges during motor startup and stall conditions. Use Value: Withstands repeated short-circuit events during wiper blade jamming; autorestart behavior maintains system responsiveness without requiring ECU reset. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-side switch applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| VN7007ALH | Same RDS(on), 7 A limit, but adds latch-off short-circuit response instead of autorestart. | Used where fault persistence must halt output until explicit MCU reset (e.g., safety-critical seat heating). | Select when deterministic fault containment is required over continuous monitoring capability. |
| VN7010AJ | Higher 10 A current limit, lower 38 mΩ RDS(on), PowerSSO-16 package, multi-sense (VBAT, TJ, ILOAD) feedback. | Supports higher-power loads (e.g., HVAC actuators) and advanced diagnostics in space-constrained modules. | Choose when extended sensing, higher current, or smaller footprint outweighs Octapak's thermal advantage. |
Compared with VN7007AH, VN7007ALH trades continuous fault visibility for guaranteed output disable after fault, while VN7010AJ expands functionality into multi-parameter monitoring and higher current capacity-both require PCB layout and firmware adaptation.
Availability
VN7007AH is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for sunroof control, interior LED lighting, and door module power distribution requiring stable component supply across automotive production lifecycles.
Supply support for VN7007AH includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, specializing in automotive, industrial, and power management solutions.
VN7007AH belongs to the VIPower M0-7 high-side switch product line, engineered specifically for next-generation automotive body electronics demanding high integration, precision diagnostics, and robust transient immunity.
FAQ
What is the maximum continuous load current supported by VN7007AH?
The VN7007AH is rated for 7 A continuous drain current under specified thermal conditions (TA = 25 °C, PCB copper area ≥ 10 cm²). At elevated ambient temperatures or reduced copper area, derating applies per the datasheet thermal curves-e.g., ~4.5 A at 85 °C ambient with standard 2-layer board layout.
Does VN7007AH require an external current-sense resistor?
No. VN7007AH integrates an analog current sense function delivering 1 mA per ampere of load current at the IS pin. A simple 1 kΩ pull-down resistor converts this to a 1 V/A voltage signal compatible with most MCU ADC inputs-no external shunt or amplifier is needed.
Can VN7007AH drive inductive loads like solenoids or motors without external flyback protection?
Yes. The device includes an integrated clamp diode between OUT and VS, enabling safe commutation of inductive loads such as door lock solenoids and small DC motors. This eliminates the need for external freewheeling diodes in most automotive body applications.
How does VN7007AH handle battery reverse polarity exposure?
VN7007AH is specified to withstand –16 V applied to the VS pin without damage or functional degradation. This built-in reverse-battery tolerance removes the requirement for an external series protection diode, reducing cost and forward-voltage drop in the power path.
EV-VN7007AH Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Series:
- VIPower™
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Power Management
- Function:
- High Side Driver (Internal FET)
- Embedded:
- -
- Utilized IC / Part:
- VN7007AH
- Primary Attributes:
- 1-Channel (Single)
- Secondary Attributes:
- On-Board LEDs
- Contents:
- Board(s)
EV-VN7007AH FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of EV-VN7007AH?
All EV-VN7007AH units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with EV-VN7007AH, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The EV-VN7007AH part is unused and in its original packaging.
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