VN7040AS-E STMicroelectronics Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
The VN7040AS-E is a high-side MOSFET driver IC from STMicroelectronics in an SOIC-8 package with integrated over-current, over-voltage, thermal, and under-voltage protection. It features a single-channel peripheral driver with sink output current flow for automotive and industrial load switching. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- STMicroelectronics
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE UNCONFIRMED
- Datasheet
- VN7040AS-E Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of VN7040AS-E?
- Integrated multi-protection suite covering over-current, over-voltage, thermal shutdown, and under-voltage lockout in a single high-side MOSFET driver IC
- High-side single-channel peripheral driver architecture enabling direct microcontroller-to-load interfacing without external protection circuitry
- SOIC-8 package with plastic/epoxy body providing compact 5 mm x 4 mm footprint suitable for automotive PCB space constraints
- Transient protection built-in for robust operation in automotive environments where inductive load switching generates voltage spikes exceeding 40 V
What is VN7040AS-E used for?
The VN7040AS-E is designed for automotive body electronics and industrial motor-drive applications requiring reliable high-side switching of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads from a microcontroller GPIO. Typical uses include controlling actuators, solenoids, relays, and LED lighting in automotive body control modules where the integrated protection suite eliminates the need for external clamping diodes and current-sense resistors. It is also applied in industrial automation for 12 V and 24 V load switching circuits where over-temperature and over-current protection reduces system-level fault management complexity.
What are the specifications of VN7040AS-E?
| YTEOL | 6.98 |
| Built-in Protections | TRANSIENT; OVER CURRENT; OVER VOLTAGE; THERMAL; UNDER VOLTAGE |
| Interface IC Type | BUFFER OR INVERTER BASED PERIPHERAL DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Output Current Flow Direction | SINK |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 28V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 13V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Turn-off Time | 100 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 120 µs |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Where can I find the VN7040AS-E datasheet?
VN7040AS-E Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from STMicroelectronics
What are equivalent replacements for VN7040AS-E?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What built-in protections does the VN7040AS-E include for automotive load switching?
The VN7040AS-E integrates transient protection, over-current protection, over-voltage protection, thermal shutdown, and under-voltage lockout in a single SOIC-8 package. These 5 protection mechanisms eliminate the need for external clamping diodes, fuses, and comparator circuits, reducing automotive PCB component count by typically 6 to 10 discrete parts per channel.
How does VN7040AS-E interface with a microcontroller in an automotive body control module?
The VN7040AS-E accepts a logic-level input signal compatible with 3.3 V or 5 V microcontroller GPIO outputs, driving the high-side MOSFET gate to switch loads on a 12 V automotive supply rail. The single-channel buffer/inverter-based peripheral driver architecture allows direct connection between the MCU and load without additional gate-drive circuitry, supporting output sink currents in the SOIC-8 package's rated thermal envelope.
What PCB area does the VN7040AS-E SOIC-8 package occupy, and how does it compare to TO-220 alternatives?
The SOIC-8 package of VN7040AS-E occupies approximately 19 mm² of PCB area (5 mm x 3.9 mm body), compared to roughly 65 mm² for a standard TO-220 package. This 3x reduction in footprint is critical for automotive body control modules and industrial PCBs where multiple channels must fit within a constrained board area of less than 50 cm².
In which automotive system applications is VN7040AS-E typically deployed?
VN7040AS-E is commonly deployed in automotive body control modules driving solenoids, relays, and resistive heater elements on 12 V vehicle power buses. It is also used in seat motor drivers, mirror actuators, and HVAC blower controls where the integrated thermal shutdown at typically 150°C junction temperature prevents damage during motor stall conditions, ensuring system reliability over a -40°C to +150°C operating range.
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