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VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:50 am
by Roo-Barb
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:38 am
by kb1gtt
I see mouser has over 1k of these chips available in qty 1.
https://octopart.com/vns14nv04ptr-e-stmicroelectronics-21024684
I also see ST has them marked as "active"
http://www.st.com/web/catalog/sense_power/FM1965/CL2148/SC1038/PF241454
I'm not sure why Farnell claims "no longer manufactured" on this page
http://uk.farnell.com/stmicroelectronics/vns14nv04tr-e/mosfet-omnifetii-40v-12a-so-8/dp/1739437?ost=VNS14NV04&categoryId=&categoryName= while Newark claims "More stock available week commencing 3/21/16" on this page
http://www.newark.com/stmicroelectronics/vns14nv04ptr-e/abd-vipower/dp/73T2629?ost=73T2629&CMP=AFC-OP&categoryId=&categoryName=
I suspect that's an error on Farnell's part. I see the datasheet notes it's a 12A 40V MOSFET, that Farnell page claims it's a 7A 55V. There are many errors on that Farnell page.
Does ordering from Mouser work for you? I rarely find what I'm looking for at Farnell and have never ordered from RS Components. It seems they don't have good inventory for these types of projects. I generally end up with either Mouser or Digikey.
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:06 am
by Roo-Barb
I think that they like to milk us dry down here.
Mouser have an Australian website but ship from the US @ minimum $48 shipping for ic's.
Newark and Farnell always refer us back to local Elemen14.
RS are usually good but like E14 say no stock and obsolete, and list an SO8 in a dual configuration for $1.50 free shipping, but no use.
Can I order more from the Tindie store?
Cheers.
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 12:51 pm
by AndreyB
I have poor memory but even I remember that while yes, technically "VNS14NV04" is obsolete - it was replaced with "VNS14NV04P-E" couple years ago, so that's not a problem. See
http://rusefi.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249#p1378
Is there a chance to call element14? If not I can definitely ship you some replacement chips but shipping would be $25 anyway.
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 1:45 pm
by kb1gtt
I seem to recall there is some variations in packaging as well. The tube's are hard to find, and you typically need to get the reel style.
From this page
http://www.st.com/web/catalog/sense_power/FM1965/CL2148/SC1038 I see the below potential options. Remember that a higher Rds will dissipate a bit more heat, but it also sounds like your only running 2 of these, so perhaps that's not an issue of concern.
VNS14NV04P-E
VNS7NV04P-E
VNN3NV04P-E
VNS1NV04P-E
Can you find any of these from local supply?
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:05 am
by AndreyB
So today VNS14NV04PTR-E is not available anywhere in stock while part is currently in production. Something weird going on but we need a safe Plan B option...
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:18 pm
by dreamhazard
It does appear that these parts are available on AliExpress, going to grab 10 off there and hope for the best, will report back in a few weeks I guess, since shipping takes a while.
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:16 am
by andreika
russian wrote:we need a safe Plan B option...
How about
VNL5090S5-E ?
Or even more powerful
VNL5030S5-E ?
Besides, it's more advanced OMNIFET III technology (instead of OMNIFET II in VNS14).
Both in SO8 package and with all 'smart' protections (no flyback diode required).
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:25 pm
by AndreyB
yes so-8 but different pinout

Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:45 am
by kb1gtt
If we keep the current PCB layout, then VNS7NV04PTR-E is likely the new OMNI II option. We might be able to find other protected MOSFET's, but that appears to be the current ST offering. The concern is that it appears ST is shifting to OMNI III which appears to typically offer a different pin out, as they offer feedback status signals. I see the SOT-223 which might fit in the existing footprints area, but is a different footprint, an different PCB's.
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/stmicroelectronics/VNL5090N3TR-E/497-14326-1-ND/4552564
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:58 am
by kb1gtt
I believe the AUIRF7484Q is a drop in replacement for the existing OMNI II injector driver.
https://octopart.com/auirf7484qtr-infineon-65872500?r=sp&s=66f4P4YBQp6dUtZIwEC2sQ
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 12:19 am
by AndreyB
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:25 pm
by AndreyB
Status update: on the one hand I can place mouser order for VNS14NV04PTR-E
On the other hand Estimated Shipment Date SEP 04, 2018 which is 9 MONTHS from now, wow.
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:06 pm
by kb1gtt
Hmmm, 9 months to make that baby chip. I guess that's the normal time frame for these baby things.
Re: VNS14NV04 obsoleted --- Ooops
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:42 pm
by dreamhazard
So the AliExpress parts came, I haven't installed them to the board yet but given one a test on the breadboard and it seems decent. The stock on the site seems pretty good so I think we can still get the original parts if anyone's dead set on following the spec to the letter