Features
• General
– 16-bit ST-SPI for full and diagnostic
– Programmable Bulb/LED mode for ch. 0–1
– Integrated PWM and phase shift generation
unit
– 160 Hz internal PWM fallback frequency
– Advanced limp home functionalities for
robust fail-safe system
– Very low standby current
– Optimized electromagnetic emissions
– Very low electromagnetic susceptibility
– In compliance with the 2002/95/EC
• Diagnostic functionalities
– Multiplex proportional load current sense
– Synchronous diagnostic of over load and
short to GND, output shorted to VCC,
ON-state and OFF-state open-load
– Programmable case over temperature
warning
• Protection
– Load current limitation
– Self limiting of fast thermal transients
– Power limitation and over temperature
shutdown (latching-off or auto restart)
– Undervoltage shutdown
– Overvoltage clamp
– Reverse battery protected through power
outputs self turn-on (no external
components)
– Load dump protected
– Protection against loss of ground