The VNQ5050K-E is a monolithic device made using STMicroelectronics VIPower M0-5 technology. It is intended for driving resistive or inductive loads with one side connected to ground. Active VCCpin voltage clamp protects the device against low energy spikes (see ISO7637 transient compatibility table).The device detecs open load condition both in on and off state, when STAT_DIS is left open or driven low. Output shorted to VCCis detected in the off state.When STAT_DIS is driven high, the STATUS pin is in a high impedance condition.Output current limitation protects the device in overload condition. In case of long overload duration, the device limits the dissipated power to a safe level up to thermal shut-down intervention. Thermal shut-down with automatic restart allows the device to recover normal operation as soon as the fault condition disappears.General features Inrush current active management by power limitation Very low stand-by current 3.0V CMOS compatible input Optimized electromagnetic emission Very low electromagnetic susceptibility In compliance with the 2002/95/EC European directiveDiagnostic functions Open drain status output On state open load detection Off state open load detection Thermal shutdown indicationProtection Undervoltage shut-down Overvoltage clamp Load current limitation Self limiting of fast thermal transients Protection against loss of ground and loss of VCCThermal shut down Reverse battery protectionElectrostatic discharge protection