VND7E040AJ STMicroelectronics Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
VND7E040AJ is a dual-channel high-side driver IC from STMicroelectronics with analog CurrentSense feedback, designed for automotive load switching applications up to 40 V. It integrates two independent MOSFET channels with protection features including overcurrent, overtemperature, and reverse battery in a compact SOP package. Available from stock worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- STMicroelectronics
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 17
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- VND7E040AJ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Dual-channel high-side MOSFET driver with analog CurrentSense feedback for load current monitoring
- Automotive-grade AEC-Q100 qualification supporting 40 V operating voltage and -40°C to 150°C temperature range
- Integrated overcurrent, overtemperature, and reverse battery protection for robust automotive reliability
- SOP package with low on-resistance channels enabling efficient switching of resistive and inductive loads
Applications
The VND7E040AJ is designed for automotive body electronics applications including seat heaters, lighting modules, fan control, and door lock actuators requiring up to 40 V high-side load switching. Its analog CurrentSense output allows the ECU to monitor load current in real time for diagnostics, enabling detection of open-load and short-to-ground faults without external sensing resistors. The dual-channel architecture reduces board area and BOM count in multi-output automotive power distribution modules.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What load voltage does VND7E040AJ support, and which automotive systems is it designed for?
The VND7E040AJ supports operating voltages up to 40 V, covering standard 12 V and 24 V automotive battery systems including cold-crank conditions that can momentarily spike above 30 V. It is designed for body control modules, junction boxes, and power distribution units handling resistive loads such as lighting and seat heaters as well as inductive loads like relays and solenoids.
How does the CurrentSense feedback on VND7E040AJ help automotive ECUs monitor load health?
The VND7E040AJ provides an analog current sense output that mirrors the load current with a fixed sense ratio, allowing the ECU's ADC to calculate actual load current without an inline shunt resistor. By comparing the sensed value to expected thresholds, the ECU can detect open-load (near-zero current when load should be active) or short-to-ground (excessive current) conditions and log diagnostic trouble codes per ISO 26262 requirements.
What built-in protection features does VND7E040AJ include, and how do they improve system reliability?
VND7E040AJ integrates overcurrent protection (with adjustable current limiting), overtemperature shutdown, reverse battery protection up to -40 V, and undervoltage lockout. These features protect both the IC and connected loads during automotive fault events such as jump-starting, wiring shorts, or extreme temperature extremes from -40°C to 150°C junction temperature.
For a dual-output automotive lighting module, how does VND7E040AJ compare to using two discrete high-side MOSFETs?
Replacing two discrete high-side MOSFETs with VND7E040AJ reduces the component count by eliminating 2 gate drivers, 2 bootstrap capacitors, and 2 current sense resistors while adding integrated protection and diagnostics. The resulting BOM saving of approximately 6–8 components per channel and the smaller PCB footprint of the SOP package are key reasons VND7E040AJ is chosen for cost-optimized automotive body electronics.
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