VNQ500PEP-E - Quad Channel 500mA High-Side Driver | STMicroelectronics
Référence : VNQ500PEP-E ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.85 | $3,85 |
| 10 | $3.42 | $34,20 |
| 100 | $2.98 | $298,00 |
| 500 | $2.65 | $1 325,00 |
| 1 000 | $2.4 | $2 400,00 |
| 2 500 | $2.15 | $5 375,00 |
VNQ500PEP-E Présentation
A high-side driver (HSD) is a type of power switch whose MOSFET drain is tied to the positive supply and source is tied to the load, in contrast to a low-side driver where the switch sits between the load and ground. Within the broader taxonomy, the VNQ500PEP-E belongs to the smart power switch family, which combines a power MOSFET, gate driver, and protection logic into a single monolithic IC. This integration replaces discrete N-channel MOSFETs plus their protection circuitry, simplifying PCB layout and improving diagnostic capability for automotive and industrial loads.
Key features highlighted by our separate datasheet include 36 V load-dump tolerant transient capability, 1.0 A typical per-channel current limit, and an on-resistance RDS(on) below the 200 mOhm range for efficient switching of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. The exposed thermal pad (EP) on the PowerSSO-12 package delivers theta-JA around 50 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC EIA/JESD51 board, allowing all four channels to operate at rated current without external heatsinking in most automotive body-control applications.
Typical applications include automotive body control modules driving lamps, relays, solenoids, and small motors, as well as industrial PLC output cards, HVAC actuator drivers, and any multi-channel low-power DC load control. Designers choose the VNQ500PEP-E when they need four independently-protected high-side channels in a single compact package with full diagnostic feedback.
When laying out the PCB, tie the exposed pad (pin 2 on PowerSSO-12) to a continuous ground copper pour for lowest thermal resistance, and keep the logic inputs short and bypassed to avoid false triggering from load transients. Always verify the channel's per-pin current limit behavior against your worst-case inrush load, especially for capacitive or lamp loads.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour VNQ500PEP-E — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec VNQ500PEP-E (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Technology, Logic Input Compatibility, Output Configuration, Protection Features.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
VNQ500PEPTR-E
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
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Voir la fiche technique →VNQ500PEP-E Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Fonction | Quad channel high-side driver |
| Technology | VIPower M0-3 |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Configuration | High-side, non-inverting |
| Per-Channel Output Current | 500 mA continuous |
| Supply Voltage Range (Vs) | 4.5 V to 36 V |
| Load-Dump Transient Tolerance | Up to 36 V (automotive rated) |
| Input Compatibility | CMOS-compatible logic inputs |
| Chip Enable | Yes, common enable for all 4 channels |
| Protection Features | Current limit, shorted load, overtemperature, undervoltage shutdown, loss of ground |
| Diagnostic Output | Status / fault feedback |
| Standby Current | Very low standby current |
| Boîtier | PowerSSO-12 (PowerSO-12) with exposed pad |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
Configuration des broches de VNQ500PEP-E
| Broche 1 | IN1 — Logic input channel 1 (CMOS) |
| Broche 2 | GND — Ground and exposed thermal pad |
| Broche 3 | IN2 — Logic input channel 2 (CMOS) |
| Broche 4 | OUT2 — High-side output channel 2 |
| Broche 5 | OUT3 — High-side output channel 3 |
| Broche 6 | IN3 — Logic input channel 3 (CMOS) |
| Broche 7 | STATUS — Diagnostic / status output |
| Broche 8 | EN — Chip enable (common for all channels) |
| Broche 9 | IN4 — Logic input channel 4 (CMOS) |
| Broche 10 | OUT4 — High-side output channel 4 |
| Broche 11 | OUT1 — High-side output channel 1 |
| Broche 12 | VS — Supply voltage (4.5 V to 36 V) |
Applications typiques
VNQ500PEP-E convient pour 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Module (BCM), Automotive Relay and Solenoid Driver, Industrial PLC Digital Output Module, HVAC Actuator and Flap Driver, LED Indicator and Signage Driver, Smart Home and IoT Load Controller.
Automotive Body Control Module (BCM)
The VNQ500PEP-E's four independent 500 mA high-side channels are well matched to BCM functions driving interior lamps, turn-indicator LEDs, door-lock actuators, and small relays from a 12 V battery rail. Its 36 V load-dump tolerance per ISO 7637-2 protects the IC against transient spikes common in automotive electrical environments, while CMOS-compatible inputs interface directly with 3.3 V or 5 V microcontrollers without level shifters.
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Automotive Relay and Solenoid Driver
Each channel of the VNQ500PEP-E delivers 500 mA continuous with integrated current limiting, making it a strong fit for driving automotive relays, small solenoids, and valve actuators. The internal freewheeling diode handles the inductive kickback at turn-off, eliminating external snubbers and reducing PCB area. Designers should still verify that coil inrush stays below the per-channel current-limit threshold.
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Industrial PLC Digital Output Module
In industrial 24 V PLC output cards the VNQ500PEP-E provides four protected high-side switches in a single PowerSSO-12 footprint, simplifying layout versus discrete MOSFET-plus-driver designs. The 4.5 V to 36 V supply range covers both 24 V industrial rails and 12 V battery-backed systems, while the chip-enable pin allows bank-level shutdown for safety and standby power reduction in line with IEC 61131-2 industrial control requirements.
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HVAC Actuator and Flap Driver
The VNQ500PEP-E suits HVAC actuator modules where multiple small DC motors or stepper windings need independently controlled high-side switches. Its per-channel overtemperature and short-to-ground protection prevent module destruction in the field, and the PowerSSO-12 exposed pad maintains safe junction temperatures when all four channels deliver full 500 mA simultaneously into resistive or motor loads.
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LED Indicator and Signage Driver
With four 500 mA channels the VNQ500PEP-E can drive multiple parallel LED strings in signage, status panels, and architectural lighting strips. The CMOS-compatible inputs accept direct PWM from a microcontroller, allowing dimming and blinking patterns, while the integrated current limit protects the LEDs during overload. Its small PowerSSO-12 footprint enables very compact driver boards behind LED panels.
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Smart Home and IoT Load Controller
For smart-home hubs, smart plugs, and home-automation relay boards, the VNQ500PEP-E provides four protected high-side channels in a small footprint, controlling lamp relays, blind motors, or solenoid valves from a 12 V or 24 V adapter. Its very-low standby current and chip-enable pin help meet stringent energy-star idle power targets, while loss-of-ground protection prevents damage during mis-wired field installation.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | VNQ500PEPTR-E | VND5160AJTR-E | VNI4140K-32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
| Package | PowerSSO-12 | PowerSSO-12 - same | PowerSSO-12 - same | PowerSSO-12 - same |
| Number of Channels | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Function | High-side driver | High-side driver | High-side driver | Solid-state relay |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Highest channel density at 500 mA per channel in PowerSSO-12 (vs VND5160AJTR-E)
- Same-brand drop-in via tape-and-reel packaging variant (vs VNQ500PEPTR-E)
- Quad-channel solid-state-relay compatibility in same footprint (vs VNI4140K-32)
Notes de conception
Solder the exposed thermal pad (pin 2) of the PowerSSO-12 package to a continuous copper pour on the PCB top layer to minimize junction-to-ambient thermal resistance. With all four channels delivering 500 mA into 12 V resistive loads, total dissipation is up to ~1.2 W; a 1 square inch ground pour keeps theta-JA around 50 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC board, well within the 150 C junction limit.
Place a 100 nF ceramic bypass capacitor as close as possible to the VS pin (pin 12), plus a bulk electrolytic or polymer cap (>=10 uF) on the supply rail to absorb load-dump energy. Keep the logic input traces short and routed away from the high-current output traces to prevent dv/dt-induced false triggering of the CMOS inputs.
Do not parallel the four output channels of the VNQ500PEP-E to deliver higher current - the current-limit and overtemperature protection is per-channel, and paralleling can cause imbalanced current sharing leading to thermal runaway. For higher current needs step up to a part like the VND5160AJTR-E (3.5 A per channel) instead of paralleling this part.
Route the OUTx traces with adequate copper width for the 500 mA continuous current (>=0.5 mm width per ampere as a starting guideline) and use multiple vias to inner power planes for thermal spreading. Keep the GND and exposed-pad copper continuous under and around the IC, with no splits, to maximize heat transfer away from the silicon die.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant and lead-free per ST product page. AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive body-control applications per STMicroelectronics automotive-grade VIPower family documentation.
