VNP10N07-E

VNP10N07-E is a single-channel smart high-side switch from STMicroelectronics (VIPower family). It integrates a high-side power MOSFET and protection/diagnostic logic to switch a DC load from a microcontroller, replacing relays in automotive/industrial applications.
Key features:
- Integrated high-side MOSFET with current limiting and overcurrent protection
- Thermal shutdown and undervoltage lockout
- Overvoltage/short-to-supply protection
- Fault/diagnostic output for MCU feedback
- Enable/control input (IN/EN)
- Extended temperature range (-40 to 125°C) for the -E variant
Applications:
- Driving DC motors, solenoids, relays, LED strings in automotive and industrial equipment
Typical connection:
- VIN to supply, OUT to load, GND to ground, control via IN/EN, monitor FAULT/diagnostic output
In short: a compact, protected switch that provides robust load control and diagnostics without a relay.

- Pin count: 8 pins (SO-8/DIP-8 style package).
- Function: An intelligent VIPower high-side switch used to drive a load from a supply. It provides a controlled output (OUT) via an input/control pin (IN/EN), with built-in protection (overcurrent/short to GND, undervoltage, thermal shutdown) and diagnostic/status feedback (DIAG/FAULT, current sense). Pinout may vary by package; refer to the datasheet for exact pin names.

- Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics (ST)
- What kind of company: A multinational electronics and semiconductor manufacturer (one of the world’s largest), designing and producing integrated circuits and discrete devices, including power semiconductors and smart switches for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.

VNP10N07-E is a smart power switch (high-side MOSFET with protection). Typical application areas:
- Automotive power management: control of DC motors, actuators, solenoids, lighting, wipers, windows.
- Industrial/consumer load switching: pumps, fans, relays, solenoids.
- LED lighting drivers and general MCU-controlled load switching in power supplies.
Key protections: current limiting, overcurrent/short-circuit protection, thermal shutdown, undervoltage lockout, and status diagnostics for easy integration.

PowerSSO-24 (24-pin surface-mount) package.