NCV7240DPR2G - 8-Channel 600mA Low-Side Driver | onsemi
MPN: NCV7240DPR2G ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.85 | $1.85 |
| 10 | $1.62 | $16.20 |
| 100 | $1.36 | $136.00 |
| 500 | $1.14 | $570.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.96 | $960.00 |
| 2,500 | $0.82 | $2,050.00 |
NCV7240DPR2G Overview
A low-side driver is a power-distribution switch that connects a load to ground rather than to the positive rail, and an octal low-side driver combines eight such switches on one die. As a relay/solenoid driver it belongs to the broader category of power-management ICs that also includes load drivers, gate drivers, and high-side switches. Compared with mechanical relays it provides solid-state switching, built-in fault reporting (open-load, short-to-ground, over-current, and over-temperature), and SPI diagnostics — which is why low-side drivers are favored for body and chassis ECUs in automotive systems.
Key specifications include 600 mA continuous drain current per channel, 8 channels independently controlled, an operating supply range suitable for 12 V automotive rails, integrated protection features (open-load detection, short-to-ground detection, over-load shutdown, and per-channel thermal shutdown), a serial-peripheral-interface (SPI) for programming and diagnostics, and IN1–IN4 parallel inputs that can override the SPI register in pairs. The 24-pin SSOP package has a thermal resistance of approximately 67 C/W and is qualified to automotive grade.
Typical applications include driving automotive relays, solenoids, lamps, and LEDs in body-control modules, junction boxes, instrument panels, and HVAC blower controls. Its parallel-IN override also enables hardware-only operation in safety-critical or pre-boot stages where the SPI master is not yet active.
When designing with the NCV7240DPR2G, ensure adequate thermal copper under the SSOP exposed thermal area to dissipate worst-case 8-channel on-state loss, and bypass the logic and VCC pins with 100 nF ceramics placed within 3 mm of each pin. The combination of SPI diagnostics and parallel-IN override provides robust operation across both normal communication-driven and fail-safe fallback control modes.
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NCV7240DPR2G Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Topology | Octal Low-Side Relay/Solenoid Driver |
| Number of Channels | 8 (1:8) |
| Switch Type | N-Channel Open-Drain |
| Continuous Drain Current (per channel) | 600 mA |
| Output Control Interface | SPI + parallel IN1-IN4 inputs (paired override) |
| Fault Detection | Open-load, short-to-ground, over-load, over-temperature |
| Protection Features | Thermal shutdown, current limit, fault reporting via SPI |
| Parallel Input Pins | 4 (IN1-IN4, paired control of channels) |
| Package | SSOP-24 (DPR suffix, 24-pin SSOP) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C (automotive grade) |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 qualified (NCV series) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Reel Quantity | 2500 (per 'R2' suffix standard) |
NCV7240DPR2G Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | OUT1 — Channel 1 open-drain output |
| Pin 2 | OUT2 — Channel 2 open-drain output |
| Pin 3 | OUT3 — Channel 3 open-drain output |
| Pin 4 | OUT4 — Channel 4 open-drain output |
| Pin 5 | OUT5 — Channel 5 open-drain output |
| Pin 6 | OUT6 — Channel 6 open-drain output |
| Pin 7 | OUT7 — Channel 7 open-drain output |
| Pin 8 | OUT8 — Channel 8 open-drain output |
| Pin 9 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin 10 | VCC — Logic supply (3.3 V or 5 V) |
| Pin 11 | CS — SPI chip-select (active low) |
| Pin 12 | SCLK — SPI clock |
| Pin 13 | MOSI — SPI master-out / slave-in |
| Pin 14 | MISO — SPI master-in / slave-out |
| Pin 15 | CLIPD — SPI latched data / programming pin |
| Pin 16 | IN1 — Parallel input 1 — paired control with IN2 |
| Pin 17 | IN2 — Parallel input 2 — paired control with IN1 |
| Pin 18 | IN3 — Parallel input 3 — paired control with IN4 |
| Pin 19 | IN4 — Parallel input 4 — paired control with IN3 |
| Pin 20 | FAULT — Fault interrupt output (active low) |
| Pin 21 | RESET — Reset input |
| Pin 22 | VSUP — Load supply (battery / 12 V rail) |
| Pin 23 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 24 | EP — Exposed thermal pad — tie to GND for heatsinking |
Typical Applications
NCV7240DPR2G is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body-Control Module (BCM), Relay and Solenoid Driver Array, Automotive Junction Box and Power Distribution, HVAC Blower and Flap Actuator Control, Instrument Cluster and Telltale LED Driver, Industrial Multi-Channel Low-Side Switching.
Automotive Body-Control Module (BCM)
The NCV7240DPR2G's 8-channel 600 mA sink capability makes it a workhorse for BCM load drivers, where it drives turn signals, tail lamps, courtesy lamps, mirror fold, and various small relays. Its SPI fault reporting (open-load, short-to-ground, over-current, over-temperature) lets the BCM detect failed bulbs and disconnected connectors in real time — critical for ISO 26262 diagnostic requirements. Each 600 mA channel can also drive medium-current relays directly; and the parallel-IN override lets a hardware watchdog force outputs to a safe state when the SPI master is unresponsive during boot or fault recovery.
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Relay and Solenoid Driver Array
The NCV7240DPR2G sinks 600 mA continuously per output, which is the typical operating point for PCB-mounted automotive relays and small solenoid actuators. With 8 channels, one device can replace a bank of discrete NPN Darlington transistors, saving PCB area and providing uniform thermal behavior. Integrated over-current shutdown protects solenoid coils from short-circuit wiring faults without external fuses, and the parallel-IN inputs allow hardware-only PWM-free operation if desired.
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Automotive Junction Box and Power Distribution
In under-hood and interior junction boxes, the NCV7240DPR2G acts as the smart output stage that switches 12 V loads to ground under SPI command from the BCM. Its SSOP-24 footprint with exposed thermal pad allows dense PCB layouts, and per-channel thermal sensors let the device throttle gracefully when multiple channels drive continuous loads. The combined SPI plus IN1-IN4 inputs also enable limp-home modes where a few critical loads remain controllable when the main microcontroller is offline.
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HVAC Blower and Flap Actuator Control
Climate-control modules use small DC motors and solenoid valves to drive blower speeds and air-distribution flaps. The NCV7240DPR2G provides 8 outputs at 600 mA each, which can directly switch the relays and latching solenoids that gate these actuators. AEC-Q100 qualification plus -40 C to +125 C operating range ensures reliable operation in the hot under-dash environment, and per-channel fault reporting helps HVAC modules detect jammed flaps or failed solenoids before they affect cabin comfort.
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Instrument Cluster and Telltale LED Driver
The NCV7240DPR2G can drive up to 8 instrument-cluster loads in turn mode — turn signals, high-beam, fog indicators, and similar telltale LEDs — at the typical 10 to 30 mA per indicator LED, well below the 600 mA per-channel limit. The remaining headroom enables direct drive of small incandescent lamps in clusters. Integrated open-load detection catches burned-out bulbs, which the cluster firmware uses to flag failed indicators without external current-sense circuits.
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Industrial Multi-Channel Low-Side Switching
Outside the strict automotive environment, the NCV7240DPR2G also serves industrial PLC-style multi-channel low-side switching applications at 24 V or below, where its SPI-controlled 8 outputs replace banks of relays or opto-isolated transistor arrays. The exposed thermal pad plus integrated thermal shutdown allow continuous operation at near-rated current when properly mounted, and the SPI diagnostics simplify wiring-fault detection in factory-automation I/O modules. The AEC-Q100 spec also provides extra margin for harsh industrial temperature profiles.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | NCV7240ADPR2G | NCV7240BDPR2G | NCV7240DPR2G-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | onsemi | onsemi | onsemi | onsemi |
| Package | SSOP-24 | SSOP-24 — same | SSOP-24 — same | SSOP-24 — same |
| Topology | Octal Low-Side Driver | Octal Low-Side Driver | Octal Low-Side Driver | Octal Low-Side Driver |
| Number of Channels | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Continuous Drain Current / ch | 600 mA | 600 mA | 600 mA | 600 mA |
| Control Interface | SPI + IN1-IN4 parallel | SPI + IN1-IN4 parallel | SPI + IN1-IN4 parallel | SPI + IN1-IN4 parallel |
| Fault Detection | Open-load, short-to-GND, OC, OT | |||
| Automotive Grade | AEC-Q100 (NCV prefix) | AEC-Q100 | AEC-Q100 | AEC-Q100 |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated SPI fault reporting on every channel (vs MIC5800YM (parallel-only 8-channel low-side driver))
- Parallel-IN override for hardware-only fallback (vs Discrete N-channel MOSFET array with parallel GPIOs)
- AEC-Q100 automotive grade with -40 C to +125 C range (vs ULN2003A (commercial-grade Darlington array))
Design Notes
At full load (8 × 600 mA × 1.5 ohm Rdson = 7.2 W worst-case on-state loss), the SSOP-24 with exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a ground copper pour of at least 25 mm × 25 mm to keep theta_JA in the 35-45 C/W range and junction temperature below 150 C. Estimated: assuming theta_JA = 40 C/W and 7.2 W dissipation, junction rises 288 C above ambient — copper pour size and number of active channels are therefore the dominant thermal design levers. Always derate for worst-case ambient and worst-case channel activation profile.
Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling caps on VCC, VSUP, and CS as close as physically possible to the IC pins, within 3 mm recommended. Use wide ground copper on the exposed thermal pad and stitch via arrays (≥ 9 vias of 0.3 mm diameter) for thermal dissipation. Keep OUT traces short and adequately wide for 600 mA continuous current — at 12 V and 600 mA the OUT traces dissipate minimal power, but inductive kick on relay turn-off requires a flyback or freewheeling diode at the load, NOT at the NCV7240DPR2G output.
Do not omit flyback diodes on relay/solenoid loads — the NCV7240DPR2G is a low-side switch and cannot survive inductive kickback voltages without a freewheeling path. Ensure the SPI master drives CS low during transactions and that the MISO line returns to high-impedance when CS is deasserted. The IN1-IN4 parallel inputs override the SPI register by pairs — verify your firmware clears/preserves SPI register state when transitioning to and from parallel mode to avoid unexpected channel changes.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 qualified per NCV prefix. RoHS compliant per onsemi product page. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in retrieved data.
