STMicroelectronics VN5E010MHTR-E

Overview

VN5E010MHTR-E from STMicroelectronics is a single-channel automotive high-side driver in HPAK package, integrating VIPower M0-5 technology. It delivers 85 A current limiting, 10 mΩ R_ON, analog current sense with ±15% ratio drift over temperature, and full diagnostic feedback (short-to-ground, overload, thermal shutdown) for 12 V grounded loads.

For engineers reviewing the VN5E010MHTR-E datasheet, VN5E010MHTR-E pinout, VN5E010MHTR-E application, or VN5E010MHTR-E equivalent, this device supports precise load monitoring, inrush management, and robust fault reporting in safety-critical 12 V automotive power distribution systems.

Technical Context

The device implements active power limitation to manage inrush and sustained overload without external circuitry, using internal thermal sensing and dynamic output voltage clamping. Its CMOS-compatible 3 V/5 V input interface enables direct connection to microcontrollers without level-shifting.

Diagnostic functionality centers on a dedicated CS pin delivering proportional I_SENSE (K₀ = 3000–12000 A/A) with <310 µs delay from output current rise, and a separate CS_DIS pin enabling shared external sense resistors across multiple channels.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

HPAK package: 7-pin thermally enhanced surface-mount housing with exposed die pad for low R_thj-case (0.55 °C/W), optimized for automotive PCB layouts requiring high power density and thermal reliability.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-side driver applications.

Compared with TPS4H160-Q1 and MC33883, VN5E010MHTR-E uniquely combines 85 A current limiting, 10 mΩ R_ON, and factory-trimmed analog current sense in a thermally optimized HPAK package-enabling both high-efficiency power delivery and precise load diagnostics in space-constrained automotive modules.

Availability

VN5E010MHTR-E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for headlamp control, engine cooling fan actuation, and body control module power distribution requiring stable component supply across automotive production lifecycles.

Supply support for VN5E010MHTR-E 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 ICs with vertical manufacturing and AEC-Q100 qualification expertise.

VN5E010MHTR-E belongs to ST's VIPower family of intelligent power switches, designed specifically for automotive high-side load driving with integrated protection, diagnostics, and EMC-optimized switching behavior.

FAQ

What is the maximum continuous output current rating for VN5E010MHTR-E?

The device does not specify a fixed continuous current rating; instead, it uses thermal management to sustain operation. At T_case = 85 °C with proper PCB copper area (≥2000 mm²), it supports ≥15 A continuous load. Peak current is limited to 85 A during short-circuit events, with automatic power limitation preventing thermal runaway.

How does the CS_DIS pin affect current sense accuracy and timing?

When CS_DIS is pulled high, the internal current mirror is disabled, eliminating I_SENSE leakage (≤2 µA) and removing propagation delay (<310 µs). This allows precise sharing of a single external sense resistor across multiple VN5E010MHTR-E devices without cross-talk or offset accumulation.

Can VN5E010MHTR-E drive inductive loads like fuel injectors or solenoids?

Yes-it supports inductive loads with built-in demagnetization energy handling (645 mJ max) and output voltage clamping (V_DEMAG = V_CC − 41 V). The device actively limits dI/dt during turn-off to prevent voltage overshoot exceeding 41 V, eliminating need for external flyback diodes in most 12 V automotive solenoid applications.

Is VN5E010MHTR-E compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 0 or Grade 1?

VN5E010MHTR-E is qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 (−40 °C to +125 °C ambient), with extended operating junction temperature up to +150 °C. Its thermal shutdown (150 °C) and autorestart behavior are validated across this full Grade 1 range, and it meets all stress tests including ESD (HBM 4 kV, CDM 750 V) and load dump immunity per ISO 7637-2.