BTS462TATMA1 - 3.5A Smart High-Side Power Switch | Infineon
MPN: BTS462TATMA1 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.18 | $2.18 |
| 10 | $1.96 | $19.60 |
| 100 | $1.74 | $174.00 |
| 500 | $1.55 | $775.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.38 | $1,380.00 |
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View Datasheet →BTS462TATMA1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | Infineon Technologies |
| Product Type | Smart High-Side Power Switch |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Output Configuration | High-Side |
| Output Current (Continuous) | 3.5 A |
| Supply Voltage Range (Vbb) | 5 V to 34 V |
| Load Dump Protection | Yes |
| Overvoltage Protection | Yes |
| Overload / Current Limit | Yes |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Thermal Shutdown | Yes (with auto-restart) |
| Undervoltage Shutdown | Yes |
| Fast Demagnetization | Yes (for inductive loads) |
| Diagnostic Output (STATUS pin) | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +150 C (junction) |
| Package | PG-TO252-5 (DPAK-5) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
BTS462TATMA1 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OUT — Power output to load (also exposed tab) |
| Pin 2 | Vbb — Battery / supply voltage input (5 V to 34 V) |
| Pin 3 | GND — Logic and power ground |
| Pin 4 | IN — Logic input (TTL/CMOS compatible, drives gate) |
| Pin 5 | STATUS — Diagnostic output (open-drain fault flag) |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this component. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
BTS462TATMA1 is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Modules, Industrial PLC Discrete Outputs, HVAC Actuator and Valve Drivers, LED Lighting Modules and Drivers, Solenoid and Relay Coil Driving, Battery-Powered Equipment Load Switch.
Automotive Body Control Modules
The BTS462TATMA1 is a strong fit for automotive body control modules driving lamps, mirror heaters, and small solenoids from a 12 V battery rail. Its 5 V to 34 V supply range with integrated load-dump protection handles ISO 7637-2 transient events without external TVS components. The 3.5 A continuous current covers typical incandescent and early-LED rear-lamp loads, while the STATUS feedback pin lets the BCM microcontroller detect open-filament or short-circuit faults and illuminate a dashboard warning. The MINI-PROFET architecture also demagnetizes inductive loads like door-lock solenoids safely inside the IC, eliminating the catch diode that a discrete MOSFET design would otherwise require.
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Industrial PLC Discrete Outputs
The BTS462TATMA1 serves as the output stage for industrial PLC discrete output modules interfacing 24 V field loads. Its 34 V upper supply limit covers the 24 V nominal rail plus transient excursions, and the integrated current-limit and thermal shutdown protect the module from wiring faults in the field. Compared to a discrete MOSFET plus fuse design, the BTS462TATMA1 eliminates the fuse-replacement maintenance issue entirely, since the IC self-recovers after thermal shutdown. The PG-TO252-5 package fits standard PLC card form factors, and the exposed tab solders to the card's ground pour to dissipate the heat from continuous 24 V relay-coil driving.
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HVAC Actuator and Valve Drivers
The BTS462TATMA1 drives HVAC damper actuators, water valves, and small 24 V brushless DC fans with built-in protection against stalled-rotor conditions. The fast-demagnetization circuitry handles the back-EMF of motor windings without an external freewheeling diode, simplifying PCB layout. The thermal-shutdown-with-restart behavior is ideal for HVAC safety: if a damper actuator jams, the IC limits current, heats up, and cycles rather than latching off and leaving the building unconditioned. The 3.5 A rating comfortably covers small shaded-pole motors and most proportional valves used in residential and light-commercial HVAC equipment.
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LED Lighting Modules and Drivers
The BTS462TATMA1 functions as a high-side enable switch for LED lighting modules, including automotive tail lamps, interior strips, and architectural lighting fixtures. When the LED string fails open, the open-load detection flags the fault through the STATUS pin, supporting predictive maintenance. The current-limit protects the LED chain from supply overvoltage events, while the integrated overvoltage clamp absorbs load-dump pulses that would otherwise require an external TVS. Driving LEDs from the high side keeps the lamp chassis at ground potential, simplifying EMI and mechanical design for metal-bodied fixtures.
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Solenoid and Relay Coil Driving
The BTS462TATMA1 directly drives small 12 V and 24 V solenoid and relay coils with embedded inductive-load protection. Internal avalanche clamping absorbs the coil's back-EMF on turn-off, replacing the discrete flyback diode that traditionally sits across the coil. This reduces PCB area and improves reliability by removing a discrete part that could fail open. The 3.5 A rating covers most fuel-injection, transmission-shift, and industrial relay coils; for larger solenoids, the BTS6143DAUMA1 sibling provides similar pin-out at higher current.
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Battery-Powered Equipment Load Switch
The BTS462TATMA1 acts as a load-disconnect switch in battery-powered equipment, isolating sub-systems during deep-sleep to extend runtime. Its 5 V minimum operating voltage covers single-cell Li-ion down to nearly empty, while the undervoltage shutdown prevents inrush faults during battery recovery. The STATUS pin can wake a microcontroller when a downstream short develops, supporting fault-aware power management. Compared to a P-MOSFET load switch, the BTS462TATMA1 provides true current limiting rather than simple on/off switching, protecting Li-ion cells from over-current discharge events.
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Engineering reference data for BTS462TATMA1 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | BTS452RATMA1 | BTS6143DAUMA1 | BTS6133DAUMA1 | BSP78HUMA1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | PG-TO252-5 (DPAK-5) | PG-TO252-5 (DPAK-5) - same | PG-TO252-5 (DPAK-5) - same | PG-TO252-5 (DPAK-5) - same | PG-TO252-5 (DPAK-5) - same |
| Brand | Infineon | Infineon | Infineon | Infineon | Infineon |
| Continuous Output Current | 3.5 A | 1.8 A (-49%) | 7 A (+100%) | 4 A (+14%) | 3 A (-14%) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 5 V to 34 V | 5 V to 34 V (same) | 5 V to 34 V (same) | 5 V to 34 V (same) | 5 V to 34 V (same) |
| Load-Dump Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Diagnostic STATUS Pin | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Thermal Shutdown | Yes (auto-restart) | Yes (auto-restart) | Yes (auto-restart) | Yes (auto-restart) | Yes (auto-restart) |
| Inductive Load Demagnetization | Yes (fast) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Higher continuous current in same DPAK footprint (vs BTS452RATMA1)
- Lower current for better thermal margin (vs BTS6143DAUMA1)
- Infineon-only pin-compatible family (vs VNQ5E050MK-E (STMicroelectronics))
Design Notes
Estimated: at 3.5 A load with RDS(on) of ~50 mOhm, the BTS462TATMA1 dissipates roughly 0.6 W. With a 4-layer PCB and 1 square inch of copper pad, theta_JA is approximately 50 C/W, giving a junction temperature rise of 30 C above a 25 C ambient. To sustain full 3.5 A at 85 C ambient, expand the copper pour to 2 square inches or use thermal vias to the inner ground plane. The exposed tab is the OUT pin and must be soldered for both thermal and electrical reasons.
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the Vbb pin to suppress load-dump-induced ringing. Add a 10 uF bulk capacitor on the supply rail if the BTS462TATMA1 is more than 5 cm from the main bulk capacitor. The exposed tab should be soldered to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch on the top layer, with thermal vias to the inner ground plane for improved heat spreading.
Do not float the IN pin - tie it through a 10 kOhm pull-up to Vlogic or to a microcontroller GPIO; a floating input can partially turn on the MOSFET and overheat the part. Do not connect the STATUS pin directly to Vbb without a pull-up resistor - it is an open-drain output rated only to about 5 V on most MINI-PROFET variants. For very fast PWM (>1 kHz), check the slew-rate specification in the datasheet, as the gate charge can limit switching losses.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance confirmed by Infineon product page. AEC-Q100 qualification status for this exact part number is not confirmed in the verified web data - confirm with Infineon sales before using in production automotive designs.
