eFuse: Automotive Circuit Protection

In the rapidly advancing world of electronics, traditional mechanical fuses are becoming a limiting factor. As devices grow smaller, more complex, and demand higher power, a smarter and more dependable solution is essential. Enter electronic fuses (e-fuses)—the future of circuit protection.

Pioneering the shift from mechanical to electronic fuses, we are at the forefront of smart fuse innovation. onsemi's e-fuse solutions are designed to deliver unmatched precision, speed, and adaptability, providing superior protection for modern electronic circuits. Unlike conventional fuses, e-fuses feature programmable settings, allowing for adjustable overcurrent limits, reset capabilities, and real-time fault detection, making circuit management safer and more efficient.

As the automotive industry accelerates toward a new era of smart, connected vehicles, traditional fuses struggle to keep pace with the demands of contemporary electronics. Since 2021, leading automotive brands have embraced this transformation, integrating e-fuses in electric vehicles to facilitate a seamless transition from centralized to decentralized systems.

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Product: Operating Input Voltage Range: Number of Channels: Type: Integrated Gate Drive: Current Limit per Channel (25C): RDSON per Channel (25C): Thermal Shutdown: Resettable: Diagnostic Output: Configurable Channel Flexibility: Package:
NIV3071MTW3TWG 8 V - 60 V 4 High Side Yes Configurable 200 mA to 2.5 A 80 mΩ Yes Yes Digital Four 2.5 A channels. Two 5 A channels. One 10 A Channel. 5x6 WQFN
NIV3071MTW4TWG
NIV3071MTW5TWG
NIV3071MTW6TWG
NCV84045DR2G 4 V - 28 V 1 High Side Yes 32 A 45 mΩ Yes Yes Analog NA 8L SOIC
NCV84090DR2G 4 V - 28 V 1 High Side Yes 20 A 90 mΩ Yes Yes Analog NA 8L SOIC
NCV84120DR2G 4 V - 28 V 1 High Side Yes 18 A 120 mΩ Yes Yes Analog NA 8L SOIC
NCV84140DR2G 4 V - 28 V 1 High Side Yes 12 A 140 mΩ Yes Yes Analog NA 8L SOIC
NCV84160DR2G 4.5 V - 28 V 1 High Side Yes 10 A 160 mΩ Yes Yes Analog NA 8L SOIC
NCV8450ASTT3G 4.5 V - 45 V 1 High Side Yes 0.8 A 1000 mΩ Yes Yes NA NA SOT-223
NCV8452STT1G 5 V - 34 V 1 High Side Yes 2.3 A 160 mΩ Yes Yes NA NA SOT-223
NCV8452STT1G
NCV8445DR2G 6 V - 36 V 1 High Side Yes 6 A 45 mΩ Yes Yes Digital NA 8L SOIC
NCV8460ADR2G 6 V - 36 V 1 High Side Yes 6 A 36 mΩ Yes Yes Digital NA 8L SOIC
NCV8461DR2G 5 V - 34 V 1 High Side Yes 1.2 A 350 mΩ Yes Yes Digital NA 8L SOIC