Infineon BTT60302EKAXUMA1 High-Current PROFET™ Smart Switch for Automotive Applications

The demand for robust, intelligent, and highly reliable power management solutions is paramount in modern automotive design. Addressing this need, the Infineon BTT60302EKAXUMA1 stands out as a premier High-Current PROFET™ (Protected FET) Smart Switch. This device is engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of automotive applications, providing a sophisticated and integrated solution for driving high-current loads such as motors, heaters, and LEDs.

A key strength of the BTT60302EKAXUMA1 is its exceptional diagnostic and protection capabilities. It integrates a plethora of smart features designed to ensure system safety and longevity. These include precise load current sensing, overtemperature shutdown, overvoltage protection (including load-dump resilience), and short-circuit protection. Crucially, it provides detailed feedback to the microcontroller, flagging conditions like open loads, short-to-ground, or short-to-battery scenarios. This level of intelligence allows for predictive maintenance and swift fault response, which is critical for safety-critical automotive systems like ADAS sensors, body control modules, and powertrain systems.

Housed in a compact, space-saving PG-TSDSO-14 package, the device offers a high level of integration. It combines two independent channels, each capable of handling continuous currents up to 11A, into a single chip. This dual-channel design simplifies PCB layout, reduces component count, and enhances overall system reliability. Its very low standby current makes it ideal for always-on systems, a common requirement in today's vehicles to support features like keyless entry and security systems.

Furthermore, the device is AEC-Q100 qualified, guaranteeing its performance and durability under the extreme temperature fluctuations and harsh operating conditions inherent to the automotive environment. Its compatibility with low-level microcontroller signals simplifies design-in, enabling direct control from a logic output.

ICGOOODFIND: The Infineon BTT60302EKAXUMA1 PROFET™ Smart Switch is a powerhouse of integration and intelligence. It delivers robust high-current switching, comprehensive diagnostic feedback, and extensive protective features in a minimal footprint. For automotive system designers, it represents a superior solution that enhances reliability, simplifies design, and contributes to the creation of safer, more efficient vehicles.

Keywords:

PROFET™ Smart Switch

Automotive Applications

Diagnostic Capabilities

High-Current Switching

AEC-Q100 Qualified