General Description
The PVG612A 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 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) 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
Part Identification
PVG612APbF thru-hole
PVG612ASPbF surface-mount
PVG612AS-TPbF surface-mount, tape
and reel
(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectifier Power MOSFETs)
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Applications
Programmable Logic Controllers
Computers and Peripheral Devices
Audio Equipment
Power Supplies and Power Distribution
Control of Displays and Indicators
Industrial Automation
Microelectronic Power IC
HEXFET® Power MOSFET Photovoltaic Relay
Single-Pole, Normally-Open, 0-60V, 2.0A AC / 4.0A DC
Series PVG612APbF
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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 - 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 figure 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 7.5 A (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 figure 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 figures 7 & 8)
For 500mA, 50VDC load, 10mA Control, 10mS pulse width 3.5 ms
Maximum Turn-Off Time @TA =+25°C (see figures 7 & 8)
For 500mA, 50VDC load, 10mA Control, 10mS pulse width 0.5 ms
Typical Output Capacitance @ Vdd=50V, f=1MHz (see figure 2) 105 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
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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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)
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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
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I LED = 10m
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Pul sed, 25C
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1.0
2.0
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4.0
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0 20406080100
"A" Connection
"B" Connection
"C" Connection I
LED
= 10mA
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5,0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
“C” Connection ILED = 10mA
“B” Connection
“A” Connection
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90%
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toff
Figure 7. Typical Delay Times Figure 8. Delay Time Definitions
-35 -15 5 25 45 65 85 105
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1.0
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not exceeded
TYPICAL
CAUTION: provid e current lim iting
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)
0.01
0.10
1.00
10.00
0 5 10 15 20
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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† 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
Date Comments
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• Updated data sheet with new IR corporate template
Revision History
5/4/2015
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice
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PVG612APbF N/A
PVG612ASPbF MSL4
PVG612AS-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
