Infineon BTS5231-2GS

Part points

• The BTS5231-2GS chip is a high-side power switch designed for automotive applications. It provides protection and control functions for various loads, such as motors, bulbs, and resistive loads. With a wide operating voltage range and low on-resistance, it offers efficient power management and reliable performance. Additionally, the chip incorporates various diagnostic features, such as overtemperature and overcurrent detection, making it suitable for use in demanding automotive environments.

• Equivalent

  There are several equivalent products to the BTS5231-2GS chip, such as TLE7231GS, BTS721L1, TLE7216GS, and BTS441RG.

• Features

  The BTS5231-2GS is a dual-channel high-side power switch with multiple protection features, designed for automotive applications. It offers a current limit of up to 1.5 A, short-circuit and overload protection, under-voltage monitoring, and thermal shutdown. It operates at a supply voltage range of 5.5 V to 28 V, making it suitable for various automotive systems.

• Pinout

  The BTS5231-2GS is a dual-channel high-side power switch with a low on-resistance. It has a pin count of 12, with various functions including power supply, input voltage, load output, diagnostic output, and control pins for each channel.

• Manufacturer

  The manufacturer of the BTS5231-2GS is Infineon Technologies AG. It is a German semiconductor company that specializes in manufacturing and selling a wide range of semiconductor and system solutions for automotive, industrial, and power electronics applications.

• Application Field

  The BTS5231-2GS is a high-side power switch in a PG-DSO-12 package. It is suitable for various automotive applications such as electric power steering, pumps, fans, and other loads. Additionally, it can be used in industrial applications where high-side switch capabilities are required while providing enhanced diagnostic and protection features.

• Package

  The BTS5231-2GS chip typically comes in a package type known as Power-SO-8 and has a form factor consisting of a rectangular shape with eight pins or contacts. The specific dimensions of the chip may vary depending on the manufacturer, but the Power-SO-8 package is relatively compact and measures around 5.8mm x 4.5mm in size.