Infineon BTS716GB High-Current PROFET™ Smart High-Side Power Switch
The Infineon BTS716GB is a member of the PROFET™ (Protected MOSFET) family of smart high-side power switches, designed to deliver robust and intelligent power management for high-current automotive and industrial applications. Integrating two independent channels, each capable of handling a continuous current of up to 30 A, this device combines power switching, advanced protection features, and diagnostic capabilities in a single compact package.
A key strength of the BTS716GB lies in its high level of integration. It incorporates two N-channel power MOSFETs with low on-state resistance (RDS(on)), which minimizes power dissipation and improves overall system efficiency. Each channel is equipped with comprehensive protective functions such as overload protection, short-circuit protection, over-voltage clamping, and overtemperature shutdown. These features ensure reliable operation under harsh conditions, preventing damage to both the switch and the load.
The device also offers sophisticated diagnostic feedback through a dedicated status output pin. It can detect faults like open-load conditions, short-circuits to ground or battery, and overtemperature events, providing crucial information to the microcontroller for system monitoring and debugging. This capability is essential for designing fail-safe systems in automotive environments, such as driving resistive or inductive loads in body control modules, power seats, window lifters, or heating systems.
Housed in a PG-DSO-20-47 package, the BTS716GB is optimized for space-constrained applications while ensuring effective thermal performance. Its design aligns with automotive quality standards, making it suitable for use in 12 V and 24 V systems where reliability and durability are critical.
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The Infineon BTS716GB PROFET™ exemplifies intelligent power switching, offering high current handling, robust integrated protection, and precise diagnostic capabilities ideal for demanding automotive and industrial designs.
Keywords:
Smart High-Side Switch
Overcurrent Protection
Diagnostic Feedback
Automotive Grade
Dual Channel
