PD 1.035A
Series PVG612
HEXFET
®
Power MOSFET Photovoltaic Relay
Microelectronic
Power IC Relay
Single Pole, Normally Open, 0-60V, 1.0A AC/ 2.0 A DC
General Description
The PVG612 Series Photovoltaic Relay is a single-
pole, normally open solid-state relay that can
replace electromechanical relays in many applica-
tions. It utilizes International Rectifier’s proprietary
HEXFET power MOSFET as the output switch,
driven by an integrated circuit photovoltaic gen-
erator 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, insensitiv-
ity 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 through-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.
PVG612 Features
HEXFET Power MOSFET output
s
Bounce-free operation
s
High load current capacity
s
High off-state resistance
s
Linear AC/DC operation
s
4,000 V
RMS
I/O isolation
s
Solid-State reliability
s
UL recognized and CSA certified
s
Applications
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Programmable Logic Controllers
Computers and Peripheral Devices
Audio Equipment
Power Supplies and Power Distribution
Control of Displays and Indicators
Industrial Automation
Part Identification
PVG612
PVG612S
PVG612S-T
through-hole
surface-mount
surface-mount, Tape and Reel
(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectifier Power MOSFETs)
Series PVG612 HEXFET
®
Photovoltaic Relay
Electrical Specifications
(-40°C
≤
T
A
≤
+85°C unless otherwise specified)
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Minimum Control Current
(see figure 1)
Maximum Control Current for Off-State Resistance
@ T
A
= +25°C
Control Current Range
(Caution: current limit input LED, see figure 6)
Maximum Reverse Voltage
Limits
5.0
0.4
5.0 to 25
7.0
Units
mA
mA
mA
V
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Operating Voltage Range
Maximum Load Current
@ T A = +40°C, 10mA Control (see figure 1)
A Connection
B Connection
C Connection
Maximum Pulsed Load Current
@ TA =+25°C (100 ms @ 10% Duty Cycle)
A Connection
Maximum On-State Resistance
@T
A
=+25°C
For 1A pulsed load, 10mA Control (see figure 4)
A Connection
B Connection
C Connection
Minimum Off-State Resistance
@T
A
=+25°C, ±48V (see figure 5)
Maximum Turn-On Time
@T
A
=+25°C (see figure 7)
For 500mA, 50 V
DC
load, 10mA Control
Maximum Turn-Off Time
@T
A
=+25°C (see figure 7)
For 500mA, 50 V
DC
load, 10mA Control
Maximum Output Capacitance
@ 50V
DC
(see figure 2)
Limits
0 to ±60
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.4
500
250
150
10
8
2.0
0.5
130
Units
V
(DC or AC peak)
A (AC or DC)
A (DC)
A (DC)
A (AC or DC)
mΩ
mΩ
mΩ
Ω
ms
ms
pF
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Minimum Dielectric Strength, Input-Output
Minimum Insulation Resistance,
Input-Output, @T
A
=+25°C, 50%RH, 100V
DC
Maximum Capacitance, Input-Output
Maximum Pin Soldering Temperature
(10 seconds maximum)
Ambient Temperature Range:
Operating
Storage
Limits
4000
10
12
1.0
+260
-40 to +85
-40 to +100
Units
V
RMS
Ω
pF
°C
Connection Diagrams
Series PVG612 HEXFET
®
Photovoltaic Relay
1 .2 5
IL E D = 1 0 m A
1 .0 0
M a x. L o ad C u rre n t ( A )
5 mA
0 .7 5
'A ' C o n n e c tio n
Ty p ic a l C a p a c ita n c e ( p F)
60 0
'A ' C o n n e c tio n
45 0
30 0
0 .5 0
15 0
0 .2 5
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
A m b ie n t Te m p e ra tu re ( de g . C )
0
0
15
30
45
60
V d d , D ra in t o D rain V o lta g e ( V )
Figure 1. Current Derating Curves*
1.25
1.00
0.75
0.50
Figure 2. Typical Output Capacitance
2 .5
R d -o n ( N o rm a liz e d to 2 5 d e g . C )
'A ' C o n n e c tio n
1 0 m A C o n t ro l
ID = 5 0 0 m A
2 .0
L o a d C u rre nt ( A )
0.25
-0. 5 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1
0. 1 0.2 0. 3 0 .4 0 .5
-0.25
10 m A C o n tr o l
-0.50
@ 2 5C , p u lse d
-0.75
-1.00
-1.25
1 .5
1 .0
0 .5
0
-5 0
-2 5
0
25
50
75
100
125
C o nn e c t io n 'A ' V o lta g e D ro p ( V d d )
A m b ie n t Te m p e ra tu re ( de g . C )
Figure 3. Linearity Characteristics
10 0
Figure 4. Typical Normalized On-Resistance
20
CAUTION: provide current limiting
so that 25 mA maximum steady-
state control current rating is
not exceeded
16
In p ut C u rre n t ( m A )
10
12
M in . de v ic e
and +8 5 de
g. C lim it
D -O FF
/
I D - O FF 2 5 d e g . C
30
3. 0
8
1. 0
0. 3
4
I
0. 1
-3 5
0
-1 5
5
25
45
65
85
105
0
A m b ie nt Te m p e ra tu re ( de g . C )
0 .5
1 .0
1 .5
2 .0
L E D F o rw a rd V o lta g e D ro p ( V o lt s D C )
Figure 5. Typical Normalized Off-State Leakage
* 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.
Figure 6. Input Characteristics (Current Controlled)
M a x . d e vic e
a n d -4 0 d e g
. C lim it
T Y PIC A L
Series PVG612 HEXFET
®
Photovoltaic Relay
20
LE D C u rre n t ( m A )
10
to n
t d ly
5
I LE D
90%
to f f
3
20
50
1 00
200
500
1000 2000
I
D
10%
td ly
to n
t o ff
D e la y T im e ( m ic ro se c o nd s )
Figure 7. Typical Delay Times
Figure 8. Delay Time Definitions
Case Outline
Dimensions in millimeters (inches)
Mechanical Specifications:
1. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982
2. Controlling Dimension: Inch
Dimension does not include mold protrusions.
Mold protrusions shall not exceed 0.25 (.010).
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