Data Sheet No. PD10062 revE

Series PVG612A & PbF

Microelectronic Power IC

Single Pole, Normally Open, 0-60V, 2.0A AC/ 4.0 A DC

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 util-

izes 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 ra-

diation 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, sensitiv-

ity, stability of on-resistance, miniaturization, insen-

sitivity to magnetic fields and ruggedess. The com-

pact 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 stan-

dard 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 V

! Solid-State reliability

! UL recognized; pending for lead-free

part number (PbF)

! 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

PVG612A & PbF

thru-hole

PVG612AS & PbF

surface-mount

PVG612AS-T & PbF

surface-mount, tape

and reel

(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectifier Power MOSFETs)

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