General Description
The PVN012 Series Photovoltaic Relay at 100
milliohms features the lowest possible on-state
resistance in a miniature package — lower than a
comparable reed relay.
The PVN012 is a single-pole, normally open solid-
state relay. It utilizes a GenerationV HEXFET output
switch, driven by an integrated circuit photovoltaic
generator of novel construction. The output switch is
controlled by radiation from a GaAlAs light emitting
diode (LED) which is optically isolated from the
photovoltaic generator.
These units exceed the performance capabilities of
electromechanical relays in life, sensitivity, stable on-
resistance, miniaturization, magnetic insensitivity and
ruggedness. They are ideally suited for switching
high currents or low level signals without distortion
or injection of electrical noise.
Series PVN012 Relays are packaged in a
6-lead molded DIP package with either thru-hole or
surface mount (gull-wing) terminals. They are
available in standard plastic shipping tubes or on
tape-and-reel. Please refer to part identification
information opposite.
Applications
Portable Electronics
Programmable Logic Controllers
Computers and Peripheral Devices
Audio Equipment
Power Supplies and Power Distribution
Instrumentation
Part Identification
PVN012PbF thru-hole
PVN012SPbF surface-mount
PVN012S-TPbF surface-mount, tape
and reel
(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectifier Power MOSFETs)
Features
100mΩ On-Resistance
GenV HEXFET output
Bounce-free operation
2.5 - 4.5 Amp capacity
Linear AC/DC operation
4,000 VRMS I/O isolation
Solid-State reliability
UL recognized
ESD Tolerance:
4000V Human Body Model
500V Machine Model
Microelectronic Power IC
HEXFET® Power MOSFET Photovoltaic Relay
Single-Pole, Normally-Open, 0-20V, 2.5A AC / 4.5A DC
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Connection Diagrams
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Minimum Dielectric Strength, Input-Output 4000 VRMS
Minimum Insulation Resistance, Input-Output, @TA=+25°C, 50%RH, 100VDC 1012 Ω
Maximum Capacitance, Input-Output 1.0 pF
Maximum Pin Soldering Temperature (10 seconds maximum) +260
Ambient Temperature Range: Operating -40 to +85 °C
Storage -40 to +100
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Operating Voltage Range 0 to ±20 V(DC or AC peak)
Maximum Continuous Load Current @ TA=+40°C, 5mA Control (see figure 1)
A Connection 2.5 A (DC or AC)
B Connection 3.0 A (DC)
C Connection 4.5 A (DC)
Maximum Pulsed Load Current @TA=+25°C, (100 ms @ 10% duty cycle)
A Connection 6.0 A (DC or AC)
Maximum On-State Resistance @TA=+25°C, for 1A pulsed load, 5mA Control (see figure 4)
A Connection 100
B Connection 65 mΩ
C Connection 40
Minimum Off-State Resistance @ TA=+25°C, ±16VDC 0.16 x 108Ω
Maximum Turn-On Time @TA=+25°C (see figure 7), for 1A, 20 VDC load, 5mA Control 5.0 ms
Maximum Turn-Off Time @TA=+25°C (see figure 7), for 1A, 20 VDC load, 5mA Control 0.5 ms
Maximum Output Capacitance @ 20VDC (see figure 2) 300 pF
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Minimum Control Current (see figure 1) 3.0 mA
Maximum Control Current for Off-State Resistance @ TA = +25°C 0.4 mA
Control Current Range (Caution: current limit input LED, see figure 6) 3.0 to 25 mA
Maximum Reverse Voltage 6.0 V
Electrical Specifications (-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C unless otherwise specified)
International Rectifier does not recommend the use of this product in aerospace, avionics, military or life support applications.
Users of this International Rectifier product in such applications assume all risks of such use and indemnify International
Rectifier against all damages resulting from such use.
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Vdd, Drain to Drain Voltage (V)
051015
20
800
600
400
200
0
"A" Connection
1000
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
20 40 60 80 1000
1.0
2.0
0
3.0
ILED 5 mA
3 mA
=
"A" Connection
0.5
1.5
2.5 ILED=
Figure 1. Current Derating Curves* Figure 2. Typical Output Capacitance
Typical Capacitance (pF)
Max. Load Current (A)
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
-0.05
-0.10
-0.15
-0.20
-0.25
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.5
Connection "A" Voltage Drop (Vdd)
-2.5
2.0
0
0
5 mA Control @ 25°C, pulsed
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
5 mA Control
"A" Connection
ID= 1 A
Load Current (A)
Rd-on (Normalized to 25° C)
Figure 3. Linearity Characteristics Figure 4. Typical Normalized On-Resistance
* Derating of ‘B’ and ‘C’ connection at +85°C will be 70% of that specified at +40°C and is linear from +40°C to +85°C.
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90%
10%
I
ILED
Dtdly
ton toff
Figure 7. Typical Delay Times Figure 8. Delay Time Definitions
20
10
5
3
toff tdly ton
0.1 0.2 0.5 1.0 2.0 5.00.05
LED Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
-35 -15 5 25456585105
100
30
10
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.1
ID-OFF/ ID-OFF 25°C
Input Current (mA)
16
20
12
8
4
0
TYPICAL
Min. device and +85 deg. C limit
Max. device and -40 deg. C limit
CAUTION: provide current
limiting so that 25mA
maximum steady state
control current rating is
not exceeded.
00
00
00.50.5
0.50.5
0.5 1.01.0
1.01.0
1.0 1.51.5
1.51.5
1.5 2.02.0
2.02.0
2.0
Figure 5. Typical Normalized Off-State Figure 6. Input Characteristics
(Current Controlled)
Leakage
Delay Time (milliseconds)
LED Forward Voltage Drop (Volts DC)
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† Qualification standards can be found at International Rectifier’s web site: http://www.irf.com/product-info/reliability
†† Applicable version of JEDEC standard at the time of product release
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice
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Revision History
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PVN012PbF N/A
PVN012SPbF MSL4
PVN012S-TPbF
(p
er JEDEC J-STD-020E & JEDEC J-STD-033C
††
)
RoHS compliant Yes
Qualification information
†
Qualification level Industrial
(per JEDEC JESD47I
††
guidelines)
Moisture Sensitivity
Level
