High Current PN Half Bridge
BTN8982TA
Block Description and Characteristics
High Side Switch
Low Side Switch
Tj = -40°C
Tj = 25°C
Tj = -40°C
ICLH0
ICLL0
Tj = 150°C
Tj = 25°C
Tj = 150°C
dIL/dt [A/ms]
dIL/dt [A/ms]
Figure 10 Typical Current Limitation Detection Level vs. Current Slew Rate dIL/dt
High Side Switch
Low Side Switch
Tj = -40°C
Tj = -40°C
Tj = 25°C
Tj = 25°C
Tj = 150°C
Tj = 150°C
VS [V]
VS [V]
Figure 11 Typical Current Limitation Detection Levels vs. Supply Voltage
In combination with a typical inductive load, such as a motor, this results in a switched mode current limitation.
This method of limiting the current has the advantage of greatly reduced power dissipation in the BTN8982TA
Data Sheet
15
Rev. 1.0, 2013-05-17
INFINEON [ Infineon ]
