Description
The VN31 is a monolithic device made using SGS-THOMSON Vertical Intelligent Power Technology, intended for driving resistive or inductive loads with one side grounded. Built-in thermal shut-down protects the chip from over temperature and short circuit. The open drain diagnostic output indicates: open load in off state and in on state, output shorted to VCC and overtemperature. Fast demagnetization of inductive loads is archieved by negative (-18V) load voltage at turn-off. PENTAWATT (horizontal) PENTAWATT (in-line)

Features
■ MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OUTPUT CURRENT (#): 31 A @ Tc= 85oC
■ 5V LOGIC LEVEL COMPATIBLE INPUT
■ THERMAL SHUT-DOWN
■ UNDER VOLTAGE PROTECTION
■ OPEN DRAIN DIAGNOSTIC OUTPUT
■ INDUCTIVE LOAD FAST DEMAGNETIZATION
■ VERY LOW STAND-BY POWER DISSIPATION