Four Channel Squib Driver IC

The Four Channel Squib Driver IC is a complete squib diagnostic and deployment interface for use in automotive air bag modules. Extensive diagnostics and system control features are incorporated to provide fail-safe operation. The device contains a serial peripheral interface (SPI) compatible 8-bit interface to allow microprocessor control.

特性 Features

? Four-Channel High-Side and Low-Side 2.0 A FET Switches

? Externally Adjustable FET Current Limiting

? Adjustable Current Limit Range: 0.8 A to 2.0 A

? Individual Channel Current Limit Detection with Timing Duration Measurement, Communicated via SPI

? 8-Bit SPI for Diagnostics and FET Switch Activation

? Diagnostics for High-Side Safing Sensor Status

? Resistance and Voltage Diagnostics for Squibs

? Squib Driver IC Capability to Be Used for Cross-Coupled Driver Firing Application (Allows High- and Low-Side FET Switches to Be Located on Separate Squib Driver ICs)

? Pb-Free Packaging designated by Suffix Code EK