Data Sheet No. PD10062 revG
Series PVG612APbF
Microelectronic Power IC
HEXFET® Power MOSFET Photovoltaic Relay
Single Pole, Normally Open, 0-60V, 2.0A AC/ 4.0 A DC
General Description
The PVG612A Series Photovoltaic Relay is a sin gle-
pole, normally open solid-state re lay that can replace
electromechani cal re lays in many applications. It util-
izes International Rectier’s proprietary HEXFET power
MOSFET as the output switch, driven by an inte grated
circuit photovoltaic gen erator of novel construction. The
output switch is con trolled by radiation from a GaAlAs
light emit ting diode (LED) which is optically isolated
from the photovol taic generator.
These units exceed the performance capabilities of
electromechanical relays in operating life, sensitivity,
stability of on-resistance, miniaturization, insensitivity to
magnetic elds and ruggedess. The compact PVG612A
is particularly suited for isolated switching of high
currents from 12 to 48 Volt AC or DC power sources.
Series PVG612A Relays are packaged in a 6-pin,
molded DIP package with either thru-hole or surface
mount (gull-wing) termi nals. It is avail able in standard
plastic ship ping tubes or on tape-and-reel. Please refer
to Part Identica tion in formation 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 Identication
PVG612APbF thru-hole
PVG612ASPbF surface-mount
PVG612AS-TPbF surface-mount, tape
and reel
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INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Minimum Control Current (see gure 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 gure 6) 5.0 - 25 mA
Maximum Reverse Voltage (1mA max.) 6.0 V
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Operating Voltage Range 0 to ±60 V(DC or AC peak)
Maximum Continuous Load Current @ TA = +40°C, 10mA Control
(see gure 1) A Connection 2.0 A (AC or DC)
B Connection 2.5 A (DC)
C Connection 4.0 A (DC)
Maximum Pulsed Load Current @ TA =+25°C (100 ms @ 10% Duty Cycle)
A Connection 7.5A (AC or DC)
B Connection 8.5 A (DC)
C Connection 15.5 A (DC)
Typical Thermal Resistance (Rthja, Junction-to-Ambient)
A Connection 79.1 (°C/W)
B Connection 112.2 (°C/W)
C Connection 81.0 (°C/W)
Maximum On-State Resistance @TA =+25°C
For 1A pulsed load, 10mA Control (see gure 4) A Connection 100 mΩ
B Connection 50 mΩ
C Connection 35 mΩ
Maximum Off-State Leakage @ 60V, TA =+25°C 1.0 µΑ
Maximum Turn-On Time @TA =+25°C (see gures 7 & 8)
For 500mA, 50VDC load, 10mA Control, 10mS pulse width 3.5 ms
Maximum Turn-Off Time @TA =+25°C (see gures 7 & 8)
For 500mA, 50VDC load, 10mA Control, 10mS pulse width 0.5 ms
Typical Output Capacitance @ Vdd=50V, f=1MHz (see gure 2) 105 pF
Electrical Specications (-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C unless otherwise specied)
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
International Rectier does not recommend the use of this product in aerospace, avionics, military or life support applications.
Users of this International Rectier product in such applications assume all risks of such use and indemnify International
Rectier against all damages resulting from such use.
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Connection Diagrams
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"A" Connection
Figure 1. Current Derating Curves Figure 2. Typical Output Capacitance
Figure 3. Typical Linearity Characteristics Figure 4. Typical Normalized On-Resistance
Max. Load Current (A)
Typical Capacitance (pF)
Ambient Temperature (C) VDD Drain to Drain Voltage
Load Current (A)
RDDS0n (mohm)
Voltage Drop VDD Temperature (C)
0
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"A"Connection
"B"Connection
"C"Connection
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-0.5 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
ILED=10m
A
Pulsed, 25C
0 20 40 60 80 100
5,0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
“C” Connection ILED = 10mA
“B” Connection
“A” Connection
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Figure 7. Typical Delay Times Figure 8. Delay Time Denitions
-35 -15 5 25 45 65 85 10
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CAUTION: provide current limiting
so that 25 mA maximum steady-
state control current rating is
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Figure 5. Typical Normalized Off-State Leakage Figure 6. Input Characteristics (Current Controlled)
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10.00
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Ton
Tdly
Toff
ID-OFF / ID-OFF 25oC
Input Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (oC) LED Forward Voltage Drop (Volts DC)
Delay Tims (mS)
ILED (mA)
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This product has been designed and qualied for the Industrial market.
Data and specications subject to change without notice. 2/2008