High-side driver with switches for resistive, inductive and LED loads

Aimed at applications such as automotive body, lighting and infotainment systems, STMicroelectronics' VND7050AJ12TR and VND7140AJ12TR double-channel high-side drivers are now available from Digi-Key. The devices feature the latest VIPower M0-7 technology, with minimum supply voltage of 2.85V, to keep essential equipment such as dashboard instruments operating as the vehicle battery voltage dips during engine cranking. The two devices meet the stringent cold-cranking specification of the German car industry's LV124 test schedule, making them ideal for vehicles with stop-start technology. With switches of 40mohm and 140mohm, respectively, the two devices offer diagnostic functions and a full set of protection features.