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Data Sheet No. 1.039
PVDZ172N
Microelectronic
Power IC Relay
HEXFET® POWER MOSFET PHOTOVOLTAIC RELAY
Single Pole, Normally Open
0-60V DC, 1.5A
General Description
PVDZ172N Features
The PVDZ172N Photovoltaic Relay is a single-
pole, normally open solid state relay that can
replace electromechanical relays used for gen-
eral purpose switching of DC loads. It utilizes
International Rectifier’s HEXFET power MOS-
FET as the output switch, driven by an integrated
circuit photovoltaic generator of novel construc-
tion. The output switch is controlled by radiation
from a GaAlAs light emitting diode (LED) which
is optically isolated from the photovoltaic gen-
erator.
250mW On-Resistance ■
Bounce-free Operation ■
1.5 Amp capacity ■
4000 VRMS I/O isolation ■
Solid-State reliability ■
UL recognition and CSA certification pending ■
These units overcome the limitations of both
electromechanical and reed relays by offering
the solid-state advantages of high sensitivity,
miniaturization, no contact bounce, long opera-
tional life, insensitivity to external magnetic fields,
shock and vibration, and high reliability inherent
with solid state technology. They are ideally
suited for switching high currents or low level
signals without distortion or injection of electri-
cal noise.
These relays are packaged in 8-pin, molded
DIP packages and available with thru-hole and
SMT (gull-wing) leads, in plastic shipping tubes.
Part Identification
Applications
PVDZ172N
PVDZ172NS SMT (gull-wing)
thru-hole
Portable Electronics ■
Programmable Logic Controllers ■
Computers and Peripheral Devices ■
Audio Equipment ■
Power Supplies and Power Distribution ■
Instrumentation ■
(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectifier Power MOSFETs)
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