To support the development of 48 V power sources for use in hybrid and/or electric vehicles, Infineon Technologies has launched the Power PROFET + 24/48V switch family, developed for the requirements of modern vehicle power systems. 48 V systems are designed to enable advanced features, enhance passenger comfort, and improve efficiency by reducing currents and simplifying wire harness complexity, and this latest PROFET launch will further bolster such systems.
The Power PROFET + 24/48V switch family is housed in a compact TO leadless package and includes two high-side switch variants: the BTH50030-1LUA with an RDS(ON) of 3.0 milli-ohms and the BTH50015-1LUA with an RDS(ON) of 1.5 milli-ohms, which enables minimal power losses in high-current applications. The devices are ideal for the demanding requirements of today's automotive electrical systems and for commercial and hybrid vehicles, as well as the next generation of electric cars, where they enable a safer, greener, and more comfortable driving experience.
One of the key benefits of the Power PROFET + 24/48V switch family is their efficiency and space-saving capabilities. The switches are highly integrated and offer resettable and diagnostic features. They are designed for optimal performance in demanding environments and offer a low on-resistance of just 1.5 milli-phms. This makes them ideal for high-current applications and robust enough to withstand the conditions in hot cabins and engine compartments. With more than 1,000,000 switching cycles, the switches far exceed the average 200,000 cycles of conventional relays and offer excellent reliability.
Built-in protection and diagnostic functions such as short-circuit, over-current, and over-temperature protection provide safety of the device. Diagnostic signals enable advanced fault detection and increase the reliability of the entire vehicle by preventing failure modes in the power supply network. The switches are housed in an 8-pin TO leadless package, reducing the footprint by 23 percent compared to, for example, D2PAK packages with similar thermal performance. The accuracy of the load current sense is ±5 percent after calibration and can be easily determined by reading an analog voltage at the IS pin. In addition, the switch family is PRO-SIL ISO switch 26262-ready and comes with a safety application note that supports the evaluation of hardware elements according to ISO 26262.
To enable seamless integration, the Power PROFET + 24/48V family is supported by the online simulation tool Infineon Automotive Power Explorer, which is available in the Infineon Developer Center. The tool helps to calculate intrinsic fuse characteristics and visualize the sense current range for specific load currents, ensuring accurate and efficient implementation.
The Power PROFET + 24/48V switches BTH50030-1LUA and BTH50015-1LUA are now in production. For easy integration and evaluation, a shield for Arduino (BOARD BTH50015-1LUA) is available. The product family will soon be expanded to include the BTH50060-1LUA, a 6 milli-ohms device. Samples are available on request.
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