CA-3273: High-Side Driver

The CA3273 is a power IC equivalent of a P-N-P pass transistor operated as a high-side-driver current switch in either the saturated (ON) or cutoff (OFF) modes. The CA3273 incorporates circuitry to protect the pass currents, excessive input voltage, and thermal overstress. The high-side driver is intended for general purpose, automotive and potentially high-stress applications. If high-stress conditions exist, the use of an external zener diode of 35V or less between supply and load terminals may be required to prevent damage due to severe conditions (such as load dump, reverse battery and positive or negative transients). The CA3273 is designed to withstand a nominal reverse-battery (VBAT = 13V) condition without permanent damage to the IC. The CA3273 is supplied in a modified 3-lead TO-202 plastic power package.

Key Features
  • Equivalent High Pass P-N-P Transistor
  • Current Limiting .0.6A to 1.2A
  • Over-Voltage Shutdown +25V to +40V
  • Junction Temperature Thermal Limit +150oC
  • Equivalent Beta of 25 400mA/0.5V
  • Internal Bandgap Voltage and Current Reference
Applications
  • Fuel Pump Driver
  • Relay Driver
  • Solenoid Driver
  • Stepper Motor Driver
  • Remote Power Switch
  • Logic Control Switch
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN1116: Elantec CMOS applicationsPDF13 Nov 2014231 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
CA-3273 DatasheetPDF14 Nov 2014131 KB
White Papers
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
CA3273Retired - Please contact us for package data3 LdNA3NNA
CA-3273 Datasheet 14 Nov 2014
AN1116: Elantec CMOS applications 13 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017