General Description
The PVG612 Series Photovoltaic Relay is a single-
pole, normally open solid-state relay that can
replace electromechanical relays in many
applications. It utilizes International Rectifier’s
proprietary HEXFET power MOSFET as the 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 operating life, sensitivity,
stability of on-resistance, miniaturization, insensitivity
to magnetic fields and ruggedess. The compact
PVG612 is particularly suited for isolated switching
of high currents from 12 to 48 Volt AC or DC power
sources.
Series PVG612 Relays are packaged in a 6-pin,
molded DIP package with either thru-hole or
surface mount (gull-wing) terminals. It is available
in standard plastic shipping tubes or on tape-and-
reel. Please refer to Part Identification information
opposite.
Features
Bounce-free operation
High load current capacity
High off-state resistance
Linear AC/DC operation
4,000 VRMS I/O Isolation
Solid-State reliability
UL recognized
ESD Tolerance:
4000V Human Body Model
500V Machine Model
Applications
Programmable Logic Controllers
Computers and Peripheral Devices
Audio Equipment
Power Supplies and Power Distribution
Control of Displays and Indicators
Industrial Automation
Part Identification
PVG612PbF thru-hole
PVG612SPbF surface-mount
PVG612S-TPbF surface-mount, tape
and reel
(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectifier Power MOSFETs)
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Microelectronic Power IC
HEXFET® Power MOSFET Photovoltaic Relay
Single-Pole, Normally-Open, 0-60V, 1.0A AC / 2.0A DC
Series PVG612PbF
Series PVG612PbF
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INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Minimum Control Current (see figure 1) 5.0 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) 5.0 to 25 mA
Maximum Reverse Voltage 6.0 V
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Operating Voltage Range 0 to ±60 V(DC or AC peak)
Maximum Load Current @ TA = +40°C, 10mA Control (see figure 1)
A Connection 1.0 A (AC or DC)
B Connection 1.5 A (DC)
C Connection 2.0 A (DC)
Maximum Pulsed Load Current @ TA =+25°C (100 ms @ 10% Duty Cycle)
A Connection 2.4 A (AC or DC)
Maximum On-State Resistance @TA =+25°C
For 1A pulsed load, 10mA Control (see figure 4) A Connection 500 mΩ
B Connection 250 mΩ
C Connection 150 mΩ
Minimum Off-State Resistance @TA =+25°C, ±48V (see figure 5) 108Ω
Maximum Turn-On Time @TA =+25°C (see figure 7)
For 500mA, 50 VDC load, 10mA Control 2.0 ms
Maximum Turn-Off Time @TA =+25°C (see figure 7)
For 500mA, 50 VDC load, 10mA Control 0.5 ms
Maximum Output Capacitance @ 50VDC (see figure 2) 130 pF
Electrical Specifications (-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C unless otherwise specified)
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
Connection Diagrams
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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Max. Load Current (A)
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
20 40 60 80 1000
0.25
0.50
0
1.00
1.25
0.75
ILED 10 mA
5 mA
='A' Connection
Figure 1. Current Derating Curves* Figure 2. Typical Output Capacitance
Typical Capacitance (pF)
Vdd, Drain to Drain Voltage (V)
015 30 45 60
450
300
150
0
600
'A' Connection
Load Current (A)
@25C, pulsed
10 mA Control
-0.1-0.2-0.3-0.4-0.5
0.50
1.25
1.00
0.25
0.75
-0.2 5
-1.2 5
-1.0 0
-0.7 5
-0.5 0
0.50.40.30.20.1
Connection 'A' Vo lta ge Drop (V dd)
Rd-on (Normalized to 25 deg. C)
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
10 mA Control
= 500 mA
D
I
'A' Connection
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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LED Current (mA)
Delay Tim e (m icroseconds)
50 100 200 500
20 1000 2000
20
10
5
3
toff
tdly
ton
90%
10%
I
ILED
D
tdly
ton
toff
Figure 7. Typical Delay Times Figure 8. Delay Time Definitions
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
-35-15525456585105
100
30
10
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.1
ID-OFF 25 deg. C
/
I D-OFF
Input Current (m A )
LED Forward Voltage Drop (Volts DC)
16
20
12
8
4
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
0
not exceeded
TYPICAL
CAUTION: provide current limiting
so that 25 mA maximum steady-
state control current rating is
Min. device and +85 deg. C limit
Max. device and -40 deg. C limit
Figure 5. Typical Normalized Off-State Leakage Figure 6. Input Characteristics (Current Controlled)
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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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PVG612PbF N/A
PVG612SPbF MSL4
PVG612S-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
Date Comments
• Added Qualification Information Table on
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• Updated data sheet with new IR corporate template
Revision History
5/4/2015
