STMicroelectronics' VN5160STR-E is a high-performance smart power
MOSFET driver for driving high-power N-channel external MOSFETs. It
has built-in high-current terminals to enable fast switching of
high-voltage and high-current loads. The VN5160STR-E is a smart
embedded solution with built-in diagnostics and protection
functions to provide a safe and reliable supply for the load. It
features Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) input control with adjustable
frequency of up to 2.5kHz, and a fast on-time propagation delay of
less than 2µs. The VN5160STR-E also supports constant on-time (COT)
control, allowing system designers to easily apply this control
method with minimal external components. It also has a low
on-resistance of 6.1mΩ, which provides optimal efficiency. In
addition, the VN5160STR-E provides overcurrent protection,
undervoltage lockout, overload protection, and thermal shutdown to
protect the driver, load, and power supply. The VN5160STR-E comes
in a SO8 package for easy integration into the system's PCB.
Applications include LED drivers, DC/DC, and power inverters.