ST VN5016AJ-E High Side Driver with Analog Current Sense for Automotive Applications - Data Sheet User Manual
Summary
The VN5016AJ-E is a robust single-channel high side driver featuring integrated analog current sensing, designed specifically for demanding automotive applications. It manages various loads (resistive, inductive, capacitive) while providing critical protection against faults like overvoltage, thermal extremes, and reverse battery currents. This manual serves as a comprehensive technical guide, covering detailed electrical specifications, application information, and grounding solutions, making it essential for engineers designing reliable power systems requiring precise current monitoring and maximum fault tolerance.
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VN5016AJ-E
Single channel high side driver with analog current sense for automotive applications
Features Max supply voltage VCC 41V
Operating voltage range VCC 4.5 to 36V
Max On-State resistance (per ch.) RON 16 mΩ Power SSO-12
Current limitation (typ) ILIMH 65A Off state supply current IS 2 µA
Application
Main features
All types of resistive, inductive and capacitive
Inrush current active management by
loads
power limitation Very low stand-by current
Description
3.0V CMOS compatible input
The VN5016AJ-E is a monolithic device made
Optimized electromagnetic emission
using STMicroelectronics VIPower M0-5
Very low electromagnetic susceptibility
technology. It is intended for driving resistive or
In compliance with the 2002/95/EC
inductive loads with one side connected to
european directive
ground. Active VCC pin voltage clamp protects the
Diagnostic functions device against low energy spikes (see ISO7637
Proportional load current sense transient compatibility table). This device integrates an analog current sense which delivers
High current sense precision for wide range
a current proportional to the load current
currents
(according to a known ratio) when CS_DIS is
Current sense disable
driven low or left open.
Thermal shutdown indication
When CS_DIS is driven high, the CURRENT
Very low current sense leakage
SENSE pin is in a high impedance condition.
Protection
Output current limitation protects the device in
Undervoltage shut-down
overload condition. In case of long overload
Overvoltage clamp
duration, the device limits the dissipated power to
Load current limitation
safe level up to thermal shut-down intervention.
Self limiting of fast thermal transients
Thermal shut-down with automatic restart allows
Protection against loss of ground and loss the device to recover normal operation as soon as of VCC fault condition disappears. Thermal shut down Reverse battery protection Electrostatic discharge protection
Table 1. Device summary
Order codes
Package
Tube Tape & Reel
Power SSO-12 VN5016AJ-E VN5016AJTR-E
February 2008 Rev 7 1/32
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Manual Details
| Brand | Current |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 |
| File Size | 534.57 KB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I protect against reverse battery voltage?
You can use either a resistor in the ground line (RGND) or a diode (DGND) for protection against reverse battery voltage.
What protections does the device offer during fault conditions?
It provides Undervoltage shut-down, Overvoltage clamp, ESD protection, and thermal shutdown with automatic restart capability.
What is the maximum operating current sense precision range?
The device integrates high current sense precision for a wide range of loads while delivering an analog current output proportional to the load current.