STMicroelectronics VND5E004A30TR-E

Overview

VND5E004A30TR-E from STMicroelectronics is a double-channel 4 mΩ automotive high-side driver with integrated analog current sense, AEC-Q100 qualified for 12 V grounded loads. It delivers 90 A typical current limiting, 2 µA standby current, and CMOS-compatible 3.0 V inputs, used in body control modules for driving resistive/inductive loads like headlights and solenoids.

For engineers reviewing the VND5E004A30TR-E datasheet, VND5E004A30TR-E pinout, VND5E004A30TR-E application, or VND5E004A30TR-E equivalent, key selection criteria include on-state resistance (4 mΩ), diagnostic enable (DE) functionality, open-load detection capability, thermal shutdown auto-restart behavior, and PQFN-12x12 package thermal performance under sustained load conditions.

Technical Context

The device implements dual independent VIPower® M0-5 high-side switches with dedicated analog current sense per channel (CS1/CS2), enabling real-time proportional load current monitoring across -40 °C to 150 °C. Each channel features active power limitation during overload, short-to-VCC detection, and off-state open-load diagnosis via voltage threshold evaluation.

Protection architecture includes undervoltage shutdown (4.5 V trip), overvoltage clamp (41–52 V), reverse battery protection with self-turn-on MOSFET, and thermal shutdown with auto-restart at 150–200 °C. The DE pin enables global diagnostic activation, allowing shared external sense resistor usage across multiple devices.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Supplied in PQFN-12x12 power lead-less package with exposed thermal pad for enhanced heat dissipation in high-power automotive PCB layouts.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with TPS4H160-Q1 and BTS724G, VND5E004A30TR-E uniquely balances dual-channel integration, 4 mΩ conduction loss, and ±5% analog current sense accuracy - making it optimal for safety-critical, thermally constrained applications requiring deterministic fault classification without MCU overhead.

Availability

VND5E004A30TR-E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body control modules, engine management systems, and electric power steering auxiliary load management requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long product lifecycles.

Supply support for VND5E004A30TR-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-grade power management, microcontrollers, and sensors with ISO/TS 16949-certified manufacturing.

VND5E004A30TR-E belongs to the VIPower® M0-5 high-side driver family, engineered specifically for AEC-Q100-compliant automotive power distribution with integrated diagnostics and thermal resilience.

FAQ

What is the maximum transient voltage the VND5E004A30TR-E can withstand?

The device supports up to 41 V transient supply voltage for durations under 400 ms with load resistance >0.5 Ω, per absolute maximum ratings. Its internal overvoltage clamp activates at 41–52 V depending on current, protecting downstream circuitry during load-dump events without external TVS diodes.

How does the diagnostic enable (DE) pin affect current sense functionality?

Pulling DE low disables both CS1 and CS2 outputs, allowing external sense resistors to be shared across multiple VND5E004A30TR-E devices to reduce system-level component count. When DE is high, each channel delivers proportional I_SENSE with ±5% accuracy across -40 °C to 150 °C.

Can the VND5E004A30TR-E drive inductive loads without external flyback diodes?

Yes - the device integrates active demagnetization energy management and output voltage clamping (V_DEMAG = V_CC−32 V typical) that safely dissipates inductive kickback energy during turn-off, eliminating need for external freewheeling diodes in most 12 V automotive solenoid and relay applications.

What thermal derating applies when both channels operate simultaneously?

In PQFN-12x12 package with 78 mm × 78 mm copper area, R_thj-amb is 39 °C/W per channel when only one is active; simultaneous operation increases junction temperature by ~18 °C at 15 A each, requiring PCB layout with ≥100 mm² thermal pad and 2 oz copper for sustained 90 A peak current handling.