STMicroelectronics SAMPLEKITVNH7

Overview

SAMPLEKITVNH7 from STMicroelectronics is a sample kit box containing eight representative ST VIPower M0-7 H-bridge motor drivers-including VNH7100BAS (60–40 mΩ, SO-16N), VNH7070BAS (42–30 mΩ, SO-16N), VNH7070AY (42–30 mΩ, PowerSSO-36 Triple Pad), VNH7040AY (27–14 mΩ, PowerSSO-36 Triple Pad), VNHD7012AY (12 mΩ, PowerSSO-36), and VNHD7008AY (8 mΩ, PowerSSO-36)-for immediate evaluation of automotive-grade half-bridge and full-bridge motor control solutions.

For engineers reviewing the SAMPLEKITVNH7 datasheet, SAMPLEKITVNH7 pinout, SAMPLEKITVNH7 application, or SAMPLEKITVNH7 equivalent, this kit supports rapid validation of current-sensing (MultiSense), PWM speed control up to 20 kHz, latch-off overtemperature/overload protection, and microcontroller-level interface via INA/INB and SEL0/SEL1 pins in automotive body electronics, HVAC actuators, and seat/mirror positioning systems.

Technical Context

The SAMPLEKITVNH7 enables hands-on assessment of ST's VIPower® M0-7 family-integrated high- and low-side H-bridge drivers combining PowerMOSFETs with intelligent protection and analog feedback circuitry on a single die. Each device implements active current limiting, cross-conduction prevention, and thermal shutdown with latch-off behavior.

Input control uses logic-level INA/INB signals for direction and brake states, while SEL0/SEL1 configure MultiSense output mode (motor current, battery voltage, or die temperature). All included devices support PWM switching up to 20 kHz and operate across automotive temperature range (−40 °C to 150 °C junction).

Key Specifications

Availability

SAMPLEKITVNH7 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body control modules, HVAC actuator development, and power seat/mirror ECU prototyping requiring stable component supply and early-stage driver validation.

Supply support for SAMPLEKITVNH7 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, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, power ICs, sensors, and automotive-grade analog products since 1987.

The M0-7 H-bridge product line targets automotive motion control applications, delivering integrated protection, current sensing, and robust thermal performance in compact packages for space-constrained ECUs.

FAQ

What devices are included in the SAMPLEKITVNH7?

The kit contains eight physical samples spanning six part numbers: VNH7100BAS, VNH7070BAS, VNH7070AY, VNH7040AY, VNHD7012AY, and VNHD7008AY-covering SO-16N and PowerSSO-36 (including Triple Pad) variants with R_ON values from 8 mΩ to 60 mΩ. No duplicates; each sample is a unique configuration.

Does SAMPLEKITVNH7 include evaluation hardware or PCBs?

No. SAMPLEKITVNH7 is a sample kit box containing only bare semiconductor devices and a printed reference card. It does not include evaluation boards, connectors, or PCBs. Users must provide their own test fixtures, microcontroller interfaces, and motor loads for functional validation.

Can the MultiSense pin be used simultaneously for current, voltage, and temperature monitoring?

No. The MultiSense pin provides one analog output at a time-either motor current, battery voltage, or die temperature-selected by the logic states of SEL0 and SEL1 pins. Time-multiplexed readout requires external sequencing and ADC sampling synchronized to SEL pin changes.

Are the devices in SAMPLEKITVNH7 qualified to AEC-Q100?

Yes. All six part numbers included-VNH7100BAS, VNH7070BAS, VNH7070AY, VNH7040AY, VNHD7012AY, and VNHD7008AY-are individually qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 0 (−40 °C to +150 °C) and designed for automotive under-hood and body applications per ST's official product documentation.