Infineon BTS716G High-Current PROFET™ Smart High-Side Power Switch

The Infineon BTS716G is a state-of-the-art dual-channel, high-current PROFET™ (Protected FET) power switch designed to drive resistive or inductive loads with extreme precision and robust protection. As part of Infineon’s PROFET family, this device integrates two independent smart high-side switches capable of handling continuous currents up to 30 A per channel, making it ideal for demanding automotive and industrial applications such as solenoid valves, motors, and heating elements.

Engineered for reliability, the BTS716G incorporates a suite of advanced diagnostic and protection features. Key functionalities include overload protection, short-circuit protection, over-temperature shutdown, and over-voltage clamp. A critical advantage is its sophisticated diagnostic feedback capability, which provides detailed information on load current via a proportional current sense (IS) pin. This allows for real-time monitoring and early detection of system faults such as open loads, short-to-ground, or short-to-battery conditions, enhancing system safety and simplifying maintenance.

The device is housed in a robust PG-TO-263-7 package, ensuring efficient thermal performance and durability in harsh environments. Its low standby current and compatibility with microcontrollers operating at low voltages (as low as 3 V) make it suitable for energy-sensitive and space-constrained designs. Furthermore, the BTS716G adheres to strict AEC-Q100 qualifications, underscoring its reliability for automotive electronics.

ICGOOODFIND: The Infineon BTS716G PROFET™ stands out as a highly integrated, protected, and diagnostically rich solution for high-current switching, offering designers a compact yet powerful component to build safer, more efficient, and reliable electronic systems.

Keywords:

High-Current Switch

PROFET™

Diagnostic Feedback

Over-Temperature Protection

AEC-Q100