Description
The VNQ6040S-E is a device made using STMicroelectronics® VIPower® technology. It is intended for driving resistive or inductive loads directly connected to ground. The device is protected against voltage transient on VCC pin.
Programming, control and diagnostics are implemented via the SPI bus.

FEATUREs
• General
    – 16 bit ST-SPI for full and diagnostic
    – Programmable BULB/LED mode
    – 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
    – Multiplex proportional load current sense
    – Synchronous diagnostic of overload and short to GND, output shorted to VCC, ON-state and OFF-state open-load
    – Programmable case overtemperature warning
• Protections
    – Load current limitation
    – Self limiting of fast thermal transients
    – Power limitation and overtemperature shutdown (latching off or autorestart)
    – Undervoltage shutdown
    – Overvoltage clamp
    – Reverse battery protected through power outputs self turn-on (no external components)
    – Load dump protected
    – Protection against loss of ground