High-side switch with 4.4 mOhm Rds(on) — conduction loss floor
The Infineon BTS500551TMB is a single-channel high-side power switch in the PROFET family. Its typical on-resistance of 4.4 mOhm sets the conduction loss floor. The 55 A maximum output current rating covers heavy loads like motors, solenoids, and pre-charge circuits.
The load voltage range spans 5 V to 34 V. The switch does not require a Vcc supply — it self-powers from the load pin, simplifying the BOM by eliminating a separate bias rail. Fault protection includes fixed current limiting, open load detection, over-temperature shutdown, over-voltage clamp, short-circuit protection, and under-voltage lockout.
Package and mounting — TO-220-7 formed leads
The BTS500551TMB comes in a TO-220-7 package with formed leads (P-TO220-7-11), a through-hole footprint that suits power-dissipation designs requiring a heatsink. The 7-lead layout is specific to this PROFET family — verify the hole pattern against the board layout before committing.
Lifecycle and sourcing posture
Sourced through independent distribution, it is quoted to order against the BOM quantity. No official successor or pin-compatible alternate is listed in the cross-reference; for dual-sourcing options, contact the sourcing desk with the target quantity and application voltage.
