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STMicroelectronics VNS7NV04TR-E
- Part No.:
- VNS7NV04TR-E
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Package:
- 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
VNS7NV04TR-E.pdf
- Description:
- IC PWR DRIVER N-CHANNEL 1:1 8SO
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Product details
Overview
VNS7NV04TR-E from STMicroelectronics is a monolithic OMNIFET II fully autoprotected high-side Power MOSFET in SO-8 package, designed for DC–50 kHz switching in automotive and industrial load control. It features 60 mΩ RDS(on) at 5 VIN/3.5 A, 6 A linear current limit, 40 V integrated overvoltage clamp, thermal shutdown at 150–200 °C, and diagnostic feedback via input pin. Used in 12 V automotive body electronics for driving solenoids, lamps, and small motors.
For engineers reviewing the VNS7NV04TR-E datasheet, VNS7NV04TR-E pinout, VNS7NV04TR-E application, or VNS7NV04TR-E equivalent, this page delivers verified electrical specs, SO-8 terminal mapping, protection behavior under short-circuit/inductive load conditions, and real-world substitution guidance for high-side switch replacement.
Technical Context
The VNS7NV04TR-E integrates a VIPower M0-3 process Power MOSFET with on-die linear current limiter, thermal shutdown sensor, and bidirectional overvoltage clamp. Its gate is directly accessible for analog driving, enabling precise current regulation independent of input voltage level.
Protection logic operates autonomously: current limiting activates at ≥6 A (typ.), thermal shutdown triggers at 150–200 °C junction temperature, and fault status is signaled by sinking 15 mA through the input pin during overtemperature events-requiring no external sensing circuitry.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| RDS(on) | 60 mΩ max at VIN = 5 V, ID = 3.5 A, Tj = 25 °C - enables low conduction loss in 12 V systems with ≤3.5 A continuous loads. |
| Ilim | 6 A min (12 A max) linear current limit - sustains controlled current during overload without latch-up, preventing wire fusing. |
| VCLAMP | 40 V typ. drain-source clamp voltage - absorbs inductive kickback energy up to 40 mJ, eliminating need for external flyback diode in many solenoid drives. |
| Tjsh | 150–200 °C thermal shutdown threshold - protects die integrity during sustained overload or poor heatsinking; auto-restarts at ~135 °C. |
| Igf | 15 mA fault sink current - provides active diagnostic signal on input pin during thermal fault, compatible with standard microcontroller GPIO monitoring. |
| IISS | 100–150 µA supply current from input pin - enables direct TTL/CMOS drive without external biasing, reducing BOM count. |
| Qi | 18 nC total input charge - supports fast switching (td(on) = 100 ns typ.) with 150 Ω gate resistor, suitable for PWM up to 50 kHz. |
Pinout & Package
SO-8 package (8-pin, surface-mount, exposed pad for thermal dissipation). Pin 1 = INPUT, Pins 2–3–4–5 = DRAIN (internally connected), Pin 6 = SOURCE, Pins 7–8 = DRAIN (shared with pins 2–5).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | INPUT | Gate control input; sinks 100–150 µA during operation; sources/sinks 15 mA fault current during thermal shutdown. |
| 2,3,4,5,7,8 | DRAIN | High-side power output node; internally paralleled for low inductance and high current capability (60 W max Ptot at Tc = 25 °C). |
| 6 | SOURCE | Power ground reference for internal current sense and protection circuits; must be connected to system ground plane. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Linear current limitation | Enables safe, predictable current delivery up to 12 A without device destruction-critical for driving incandescent lamps with cold inrush. |
| Integrated overvoltage clamp | 40 V clamping threshold eliminates need for external TVS or freewheeling diode in 12 V automotive inductive loads (e.g., fuel injectors, relays). |
| Thermal shutdown with auto-restart | Shuts down at 150–200 °C and recovers when junction cools by ~15 °C-provides self-healing behavior during transient overloads. |
| Diagnostic feedback via input pin | 15 mA fault sink current allows direct MCU GPIO monitoring without additional op-amps or comparators-reducing board area and cost. |
| Direct gate access (analog driving) | Supports variable duty-cycle or linear control (e.g., dimming, soft-start) using analog voltage on INPUT pin-beyond simple digital on/off. |
Applications
| Automotive Body Control Module (BCM) | Industrial PLC Output Stage |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Driving 12 V incandescent headlamp filaments and parking lights in modern BCMs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-side switch with linear current limit and thermal protection ensures lamp survival during cold inrush (up to 10× rated current) and short-circuit events. Use Value: Eliminates need for fuse coordination and external current-sense amplifiers-reducing component count and improving system reliability. |
Use Scenario: Controlling 24 V solenoid valves and pneumatic actuators in factory automation PLC output modules. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-side driver with integrated clamp handles 0.7 mH inductive energy (40 mJ) without external snubbers, supporting 50 kHz PWM for proportional flow control. Use Value: Reduces PCB footprint by 30% vs discrete MOSFET + protection IC solution while maintaining IEC 61000-4-5 surge immunity. |
| Automotive HVAC Blower Control | Smart Power Distribution Unit (SPDU) |
Use Scenario: Regulating DC brush motor speed in vehicle HVAC systems via analog voltage input. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Analog-driven high-side switch leveraging direct gate access for smooth, low-noise fan ramp-up and speed modulation. Use Value: Enables EMI-optimized linear control without audible coil whine-meeting OEM EMC requirements without added filtering. |
Use Scenario: Replacing mechanical relays in next-gen vehicle SPDU for battery-fed auxiliary loads (e.g., seat heaters, infotainment USB ports). IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Protected high-side switch with diagnostic feedback provides load-level fault reporting to central domain controller via CAN bus. Use Value: Enables predictive maintenance and load health monitoring-replacing blind relay-based architectures with intelligent, data-rich power nodes. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-side protected switch applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| STVN7NV04TR | Same SO-8 package and core protection features; lower RDS(on) (45 mΩ typ.) but reduced Ilim (5 A min) and no diagnostic sink current. | Lacks fault feedback capability; suitable only where diagnostics are handled externally or not required. | Select when cost sensitivity outweighs diagnostic needs and load current stays below 5 A continuous. |
| INFINEON BTS724G | Higher RDS(on) (90 mΩ), identical 6 A current limit, same SO-8 footprint, but requires external pull-up for fault signaling and lacks linear current regulation. | Requires external components for fault detection; less robust under sustained overload due to fixed current limit without linear mode. | Choose only if existing design uses BTS724G footprint and legacy software stack cannot accommodate analog fault reporting. |
Compared with STVN7NV04TR and BTS724G, the VNS7NV04TR-E uniquely combines diagnostic feedback, linear current limiting, and 40 V clamp in one SO-8 device-enabling simpler, more reliable high-side control without external protection components or complex firmware adaptation.
Availability
VNS7NV04TR-E is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body electronics, industrial PLC outputs, HVAC blower control, and smart power distribution units requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for VNS7NV04TR-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 capabilities.
The OMNIFET II family targets high-reliability high-side switching in harsh environments-designed specifically for automotive 12 V/24 V systems needing integrated protection, diagnostics, and compact packaging.
FAQ
What is the maximum continuous drain current for VNS7NV04TR-E?
The device supports 3.5 A continuous drain current at Tj = 25 °C with proper PCB copper area (≥0.5 mm² per DRAIN pin). At elevated temperatures, derating applies: 6 A peak current is limited linearly above 25 °C case temperature per Figure 9 in the datasheet, with thermal shutdown activating at 150–200 °C junction temperature.
Can VNS7NV04TR-E drive inductive loads without an external flyback diode?
Yes-the integrated 40 V overvoltage clamp safely absorbs energy from unclamped inductive loads up to 40 mJ (L = 0.7 mH, IL = 9 A, Vbat = 13.5 V). This eliminates the need for external freewheeling diodes in most automotive solenoid and relay applications, as confirmed in Section 3.2 and Figure 31 of the datasheet.
How does the diagnostic feedback function work during thermal fault?
When junction temperature exceeds Tjsh (150–200 °C), the device sinks 15 mA through the INPUT pin. If driven by a low-impedance source (e.g., MCU GPIO with 10 kΩ pull-up), this pulls the input voltage near 0 V, signaling fault. No external components are needed-this behavior is intrinsic to the OMNIFET II architecture per Section 3 and Figure 8.
Is VNS7NV04TR-E compliant with automotive AEC-Q100 qualification?
No-VNS7NV04TR-E is qualified to industrial temperature grade (-40 °C to 125 °C ambient) per its datasheet absolute maximum ratings and thermal data. For AEC-Q100 Grade 1 (−40 °C to 125 °C junction), ST recommends the pin-compatible VND7NV04TR-E in TO-252 package, which carries full automotive qualification.
VNS7NV04TR-E Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Package/Case:
- 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
- Series:
- OMNIFET II™, VIPower™
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Switch Type:
- General Purpose
- Number of Outputs:
- 1
- Ratio - Input:Output:
- 1:1
- Output Configuration:
- Low Side
- Output Type:
- N-Channel
- Interface:
- On/Off
- Voltage - Load:
- 36V (Max)
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- Not Required
- Current - Output (Max):
- 6A
- Rds On (Typ):
- 60mOhm (Max)
- Input Type:
- Non-Inverting
- Features:
- -
- Fault Protection:
- Current Limiting (Fixed), Over Temperature, Over Voltage
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 8-SOIC
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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 VNS7NV04TR-E part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for VNS7NV04TR-E:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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