The VN5E010MHTR-E is a single-channel high-side switch from ST's VIPower™ line, built around a vertical N-channel power MOSFET. Its headline rating is 10 mOhm typical Rds(on) — at 10 A load that's 1 W conduction loss, which the HPAK exposed-paddle package must sink. For a 60 A peak rating, the on-resistance is the first number to check against your thermal budget.
The load voltage range covers 4.5 V to 28 V, making it a fit for automotive battery rails (12 V/24 V nominal) and industrial 24 V supplies. The 60 A maximum output handles motor inrush, lamp surge, or capacitive loads without nuisance tripping — the fixed current limit is set above that ceiling. Input is a simple On/Off non-inverting logic signal; no Vcc supply rail is required for the switch itself — the gate drive is self-biased from the load supply. This simplifies the BOM by eliminating a separate driver supply.
Fault protection and Auto Restart
On-chip fault protection includes fixed current limiting, over-temperature shutdown, and over-voltage clamping. The Auto Restart feature means the switch automatically re-enables after a thermal fault clears — useful for remote or unattended loads where a manual reset is impractical.
Active lifecycle — no obsolescence watch
For a BOM line this means stable supply through standard distribution — no urgent last-time-buy planning needed.