Data Sheet No. PD10054-B
Series PVI-N
Photovoltaic Isolator
Single and Dual Channel
5-10 Volt Output
General Description
The PVI Series Photovoltaic Isolator generates an
electrically isolated DC voltage upon receipt of a DC
input signal. It is capable of directly driving gates of
power MOSFETs or IGBTs. It utilizes a monolithic
integrated circuit photovoltaic generator of novel
construction as its output. The output is controlled by
radiation from a GaAlAs light emitting diode (LED),
which is optically isolated from the photovoltaic
generator.
The PVI Series is ideally suited for applications
requiring high-current and/or high-voltage switching
with optical isolation between the low-level driving
circuitry and high-energy or high-voltage load circuits.
It can be used for directly driving gates of power
MOSFETs. The dual-channel device allows its outputs
to drive independent discrete power MOSFETs, or be
connected in parallel or in series to provide higher
current drive for power MOSFETs or higher voltage
drive for IGBTs. The PVI Series Photovoltaic isolators
employ fast turn-off circuitry.
These PVI Series Photovoltaic Isolators are packaged
in 8-pin, molded DIP packages and available with
either thru-hole or surface-mount (“gull-wing”) leads,
in plastic shipping tubes.
Features
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Isolated Voltage Source
Monolithic Construction
Up to 8µA Output
Single or Dual Output
Solid-State Reliability
Applications
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Load Distribution
Industrial Controls
Current-to-Voltage Conversion
Custom Solid-State Relay
Part Identification
PVI1050N
PVI5050N
PVI5080N
PVI1050NS
PVI5050NS
PVI5080NS
thru-hole
surface-mount
(gull-wing)
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Electrical Specifications
(-40°C
≤
T
A
≤
+85°C unless otherwise specified)
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Current Range
(see figure 4)
Maximum Forward Voltage Drop @ 10mA, 25°C
(see figure 5)
Maximum Reverse Voltage
Maximum Reverse Current @ -7.0V (DC), 25°C
Maximum Pulsed Input Current @ 25°C
(see figure 6)
PVI Series
2.0 to 50
1.4
7.0
100
1.0
Units
mA (DC)
V (DC)
V(DC)
µA(DC)
A(peak)
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Forward Voltage @ 10µA
Maxiumum Reverse Current @ -10VDC
PVI Series
8.0 per channel
10
Units
V
(DC)
µA
(DC)
COUPLED CHARACTERISTICS
Minimum Open Circuit Voltage
@ ILED = 10mA, 25°C, RL =
>10MΩ
(see figures 1 to 2)
Minimum Short Circuit Current
@ ILED = 10mA, 25°C (see figures 1 to 2)
Maximum Capacitance (Input/Output)
Maximum Ton Time @ ILED=10mA, CLOAD=10pF (See Figure7)
RL>20MΩ
RL=10MΩ
RL=4.7MΩ
Maximum Toff Time @ ILED=10mA, CLOAD=10pF (See Figure7)
PVI5050N
5.0
5.0
1.0
PVI5080N
8.0
PVI1050N
5.0/channel
10 series
5.0 /channel
10 parallel
2.0
Units
V (DC)
µA (DC)
pF
300
160
90
220
µS
µS
µS
µS
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Min. Dielectric Strength, Input-Output
Min. Dielectric Strength, Output-to-Output
Min. Insulation Resistance, Input-to-Output
@TA=+25°C, 50%RH, 100VDC
Max. Pin Soldering Temperature (10 seconds max.)
Ambient Temperature Range: Operating
Storage
PVI5050N
/
5080N PVI1050N
4000
2500
1200
10
12
+260
-40 to +85
-40 to +125
Units
V
RMS
V
DC
Ω
°C
°C
°C
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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8
40
8
40
Output Short Circuit Current (µA)
7
35
7
35
6
R
L
=10MΩ
30
6
30
R
L
=10MΩ
5
25
5
25
R
L
=4.7MΩ
4
20
R
L
=4.7MΩ
4
20
R
L
=2.2MΩ
3
15
R
L
=2.2MΩ
3
15
R
L
=1MΩ
2
10
R
L
=1MΩ
2
10
Short Circuit Current
1
5
Short Circuit Current
1
5
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
Input Current (mA)
Figure 1. PVI5050N, PVI1050N Typical Output Characteristics
1.8
1.6
Short Circuit Current (Isc)
Input Current (mA)
Figure 2. PVI15080N Typical Output Characteristics
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
-4 -3 -2 -1
0 0 0 0
0
Output Voltage
(Voc)
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 10
0
Forced Air Temperature (°C)
Figure 3. Typical Variation of Output
Allowable Input Pulse Current (mA)
CAUTION: Provide current limiting
so that 50mA maximum steady-
state control current is not
exceeded.
Allowable Input Current (mA)
Normalized Output
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 4. Input Current Derating
Input Current (mA)
LED Forward Voltage Drop (VDC)
Figure 5. Input Characteristics
Duty Cycle
Figure 6. Input Pulse Capability
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Output Short Circuit Current (µA)
Open Circuit Voltage
Open Circuit Voltage
Output Voltage (VDC)
Output Voltage (VDC)
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10000
Response Time (µs)
R
L
=10MΩ
Ton
1000
R
L
=4.7MΩ
R
L
=2.2MΩ
Toff
100
10
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Load Capacitance (pF)
Figure 7. Typical Response Time
Wiring Diagram
Anode
(+) 1
(-) 8
Anode
(+) 2
(-) 8
(-) 2
DC
(-) 3
Cathode
Cathode
Anode
(+) 3
(+) 7
(-) 6
(+) 5
PVI5050N
PVI5080N
(-) 4
Cathode
(+) 5
PVI1050N
Application Note:
The outputs of the PVI1050N (pins 5-6 and 7-8) may be placed in series connection to produce a 10-volt output
with a 5µA minimum short circuit current. Alternatively, the two ouptut of the PVI1050 may be connected in paral-
lel to produce a 5.0-volt ouput with a 10µA minimum short circuit current.
The two outputs of the PVI1050N may be applied separately with a maximum 1200VDC between the outputs.
Input-to-output isolation to either output is 2500V (RMS).
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Series PVI-N
Case Outlines
PVI1050N
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PVI1050NS
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