Data Sheet No. PD10062 revE
Series PVG612A & PbF
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 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
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Bounce-free operation
High load current capacity
High off-state resistance
Linear AC/DC operation
4,000 V
RMS
I/O Isolation
Solid-State reliability
UL recognized; pending for lead-free
part number (PbF)
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ESD Tolerance:
4000V Human Body Model
500V Machine Model
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
PVG612A & PbF
PVG612AS
& PbF
PVG612AS-T
& PbF
thru-hole
surface-mount
surface-mount, tape
and
reel
(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectifier Power MOSFETs)
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