Data Sheet BTS555
Version b:
Reverse battery protection
V
-
bb
Rbb
V
bb
V
bb
IN
OUT
IN
PROFET
OUT
Power
Transistor
RIN
Logic
IS
IS
V
Zb
DS
RL
RV
RIS
D
Note that there is no reverse battery protection when
using a diode without additional Z-diode VZL, VZb.
Signal GND
Power GND
Version c: Sometimes a neccessary voltage clamp is
given by non inductive loads RL connected to the same
switch and eliminates the need of clamping circuit:
R ≥1kΩ, R =1kΩ nominal. Add R for reverse
IS
IN
V
battery protection in applications with V above
bb
1
1
1
18)
16 V ; recommended value:
+
+
=
RIN RIS RV
0.1A
RIN |Vbb| - 12V
0.1A
|Vbb| - 12V
1
if DS is not used (or
=
if DS is
V
V
bb
bb
used).
R
L
To minimize power dissipation at reverse battery
OUT
IN
PROFET
operation, the summarized current into the IN and IS
pin should be about 120mA. The current can be
provided by using a small signal diode D in parallel to
the input switch, by using a MOSFET input switch or by
IS
proper adjusting the current through R and R .
IS
V
V
disconnect with energized inductive
bb
load
Provide a current path with load current capability by
using a diode, a Z-diode, or a varistor. (V <72 V or
ZL
V
Zb
<30 V if RIN=0). For higher clamp voltages
currents at IN and IS have to be limited to 250 mA.
Version a:
V
bb
V
bb
OUT
IN
PROFET
IS
V
ZL
Infineon Technologies AG
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2010-June-01