AUIPS6031S

Product Overview

Category

AUIPS6031S belongs to the category of Intelligent Power Switches.

Use

The AUIPS6031S is primarily used for controlling high-side power switches in automotive applications.

Characteristics

• The device is designed to handle high currents and voltages, making it suitable for demanding automotive environments.
• It offers protection features such as overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, and thermal shutdown.
• The AUIPS6031S is capable of driving various loads, including resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.
• It has a low quiescent current, ensuring minimal power consumption during standby mode.

Package

The AUIPS6031S is available in a compact and robust package, which ensures easy integration into automotive systems.

Essence

The essence of AUIPS6031S lies in its ability to provide reliable and efficient control over high-side power switches in automotive applications.

Packaging/Quantity

The device is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Operating Voltage Range: 4.5V to 40V
• Continuous Current Limit: 30A
• Overcurrent Protection Threshold: Adjustable
• Overvoltage Protection Threshold: Adjustable
• Quiescent Current: 10µA (typical)
• Thermal Shutdown Temperature: 150°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The AUIPS6031S features the following pin configuration:

1. IN - Input pin for controlling the power switch.
2. OUT - Output pin connected to the load.
3. GND - Ground reference for the device.
4. VS - Supply voltage pin.
5. EN - Enable pin for turning the device on/off.
6. FAULT - Fault indication pin.

Functional Features

• High-side power switch control.
• Overcurrent and overvoltage protection.
• Thermal shutdown for temperature protection.
• Adjustable protection thresholds.
• Low quiescent current for power efficiency.
• Fault indication for easy troubleshooting.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Robust design suitable for automotive applications.
• Wide operating voltage range.
• Adjustable protection thresholds provide flexibility.
• Efficient power consumption during standby mode.
• Fault indication simplifies troubleshooting.

Disadvantages

• Limited continuous current limit of 30A.
• Requires external control circuitry for proper operation.

Working Principles

The AUIPS6031S operates by receiving control signals through the IN pin. When the device is enabled (EN pin high), it allows current to flow from the supply voltage (VS) to the load connected to the OUT pin. The device continuously monitors the current and voltage levels, providing protection against overcurrent and overvoltage conditions. In case of excessive temperature, the thermal shutdown feature activates, ensuring safe operation.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AUIPS6031S finds extensive application in various automotive systems, including:

1. Electric power steering systems.
2. Engine control units.
3. Transmission control modules.
4. Lighting systems.
5. HVAC systems.
6. Battery management systems.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AUIPS6011S - Similar functionality with a lower continuous current limit of 10A.
2. AUIPS6021S - Similar functionality with a higher continuous current limit of 20A.
3. AUIPS6041S - Similar functionality with a higher continuous current limit of 40A.

These alternative models offer different current limits to cater to specific application requirements.

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