STMicroelectronics VND600PEP-E

Overview

VND600PEP-E from STMicroelectronics is a dual-channel high-side driver IC designed for automotive and industrial resistive/inductive load control with ground-referenced loads. It features 30 mΩ R_DS(on) per channel, 25 A DC short-circuit current limit, 36 V max V_CC, proportional current sense outputs, and integrated protections including thermal shutdown, undervoltage/overvoltage detection, reverse battery tolerance, and loss-of-ground detection. It is used in body control modules for headlight, fog light, and HVAC actuator switching.

For engineers reviewing the VND600PEP-E datasheet, VND600PEP-E pinout, VND600PEP-E application, or VND600PEP-E equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-channel high-side drive capability, analog current sense ratio (3300–6000 A/V), ISO 7637-2 transient immunity (Class C up to Pulse 4), PowerSSO-24 thermal performance (R_thj-case = 1.3 °C/W dual-channel), and compliance with EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Technical Context

The VND600PEP-E integrates two independent VIPower™ M0-3 high-side switches with CMOS-compatible digital inputs and dedicated analog current sense terminals per channel. Each channel implements active overcurrent limiting at 25 A (typ.), thermal shutdown at 150–200 °C, and voltage clamping (V_clamp = 41–55 V) to suppress load-dump transients.

It supports robust operation under harsh automotive conditions: reverse battery protection via internal diode architecture, loss-of-ground detection that forces channel disable, and input hysteresis (0.5 V) for noise immunity. The device operates from 5.5 V to 36 V V_CC, with undervoltage lockout at 3–5.5 V and overvoltage shutdown at 36 V.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: PowerSSO-24 - thermally enhanced exposed-pad SO package with 24 leads, optimized for PCB copper area heat spreading (R_thj-amb = 39 °C/W with 8 cm² Cu).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with TPS4H160-Q1 and VNS7NV04PTR-E, the VND600PEP-E uniquely delivers dual-channel integration, factory-trimmed analog current sense (3300–6000 A/V), and comprehensive automotive-grade protection (reverse battery, loss-of-ground, ISO 7637 Class C) in a single PowerSSO-24 package-reducing PCB area, component count, and system-level validation effort.

Availability

VND600PEP-E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive lighting control, industrial actuator driving, and off-highway equipment power management requiring stable component supply, long lifecycle support, and AEC-Q100–aligned reliability.

Supply support for VND600PEP-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.

The VND600PEP-E belongs to ST's VIPower™ high-side driver product line, engineered specifically for automotive body electronics and industrial control systems demanding high-current drive, precise diagnostics, and robust fault handling in harsh environments.

FAQ

What is the maximum continuous output current per channel?

The VND600PEP-E supports up to 25 A DC output current per channel under short-circuit conditions, with thermal derating applied above T_c = 25 °C. At ambient temperature and with adequate PCB copper (8 cm²), it delivers 15 A continuous per channel with junction temperature maintained below 150 °C. The 30 mΩ R_DS(on) ensures <7 W conduction loss at 15 A, enabling compact thermal design.

How does the current sense function work, and what external components are required?

The SENSE1/SENSE2 pins output a voltage proportional to load current (I_OUT/I_SENSE = 3300–6000 A/V). A pull-down resistor (typically 3.9 kΩ or 10 kΩ) converts I_SENSE to measurable voltage. For example, with 3.9 kΩ and 5 A load, V_SENSE ≈ 1.25–2.0 V. No op-amp or ADC reference is needed-the output is ratiometric to V_CC and calibrated across temperature.

Can VND600PEP-E survive reverse battery connection?

Yes, but only when used with ST-recommended GND protection networks (resistor or diode in ground path per Application Note section 3.1). Without such network, reverse V_CC down to –100 V (Pulse 3a) is tolerated, but sustained reverse battery may damage the device. With DGND solution, full –12 V reverse battery survival is achieved, satisfying ISO 16750-2 requirements.

What is the purpose of the V_S pin, and how must it be connected?

V_S is the common reference node for both current sense channels and must be connected directly to GND. It establishes the baseline for I_SENSE generation and ensures accurate ratio tracking across temperature and supply voltage. Floating or resistively tied V_S causes gain error and nonlinearity in sensed current; ST specifies direct GND connection in all application schematics and Table 2 of the datasheet.