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.
