Data Sheet No. PD 10046B
Series PVX6012
Microelectronic Power IC Relay
IGBT Photovoltaic Relay
Single Pole, Normally Open,
General Description
The PVX6012 Photovoltaic Relay is a single-pole, nor-
mally open solid-state relay that can replace
electromechanical relays in many applications. It util-
izes an IGBT output switch, driven by an integrated
circuit photovoltaic generator 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.
The PVX6012 is ideally suited for switching medium
power loads. It offers high operating speed, low and
stable on-state voltage drop as well as low off-state
leakage current.
PVX6012 relays are packaged in a 14-pin, molded
DIP package in thru-hole. It is available in standard
plastic shipping tubes.
Applications
Test Equipment
Industrial Controls and Automation
Electromechanical Relay Replacement
Mercury-wetted Relay Replacement
0-280VAC (RMS) or 0-400VDC, 1.0A AC/DC
Features
IGBT and HEXFRED
output
Bounce-free operation
3,750 V
RMS
I/O isolation
High load current capacity
Low off-state leakage current
Solid-State reliability
UL recognized and CSA certified
Part Identification
PVX6012
through-hole
PVX6012
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INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Limits
Units
Minimum Control Current (see figure 1)
5.0
mA
Maximum Control Current for Off-State Leakage @TA =+25C
0.4
mA
Control Current Range (Caution: current limit input LED, see figure 6)
5.0 to 25
mA
Maximum Reverse Voltage
7.0
V
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Limits
Units
Transient Overvoltage Protection
600
V(DC or AC peak)
Operating Voltage
0-280
V(AC) RMS
0-400
V(DC)
Maximum Load Current @ TA = +40C
1.0
A(DC)
5mA Control (see figure 1 and Note 1)
1.0
A (AC) RMS
Maximum Surge Current
non-repetitive, 1 sec.
5
A(DC)
non-repetitive 20 msec. (see figure 2)
20
A(DC)
Maximum On-State Voltage Drop @TA =+25C
2.5
V
For 1A pulsed load, 5mA Control (see figures 3 and 4)
Maximum Off-State Leakage @TA =+25C, 400V (see figure 5)
10
A
Maximum Turn-On Time @TA =+25C (see figure 8)
7
ms
For 1A, 400 VDC load, 5mA Control
Maximum Turn-Off Time @TA =+25C (see figure 8)
1
ms
For 1A, 400 VDC load, 5mA Control
Maximum Output Capacitance @ 100VDC (see figure 7)
50
pF
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Limits
Units
Minimum Dielectric Strength, Input-Output
3750
VRMS
Minimum Insulation Resistance, Input-Output
10
12
@TA =+25C, 50%RH, 100VDC
Maximum Capacitance, Input-Output
1.0
pF
Maximum Pin Soldering Temperature (10 seconds maximum)
+260
Ambient Temperature Range:
Operating
-40 to +85
C
Storage
-40 to +100
Electrical Specifications (-40C
T
A
+85C unless otherwise specified)
Connection Diagram
Notes:
Load handling capability to 0.2 power factor
requires overvoltage protection.
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Figure 1. Current Derating Curve
Figure 2. Surge Current Capability
Figure 3. Ouput Characteristics
Figure 4. Typical Normalized VCEON
Figure 5. Typical Normalized Off-State Leakage
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
-3.0
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Voltage Drop (Vdd)
0
5
10
15
20
25
0.01
0.02
0.05
0.1
0.5
1
5
10
Surge Duration (Sec.)
Load Current (Amps)
Max.
DC Surg
e
Current (A)
Vf-On (Normalized to 25 deg.
C)
Load Current (Amps)
0.9
0.95
1
1.05
1.1
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Ambient Temperature (deg.C)
CAUTION: Provide
current limiting so that
25 mA max. steady-state
control current rating
is not exceeded.
Figure 6. Input Characteristics
(Current Controlled)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
0
20
40
60
80
100
Am bient Tem perature (deg. C)
0.1
10
1000
-35
-15
5
25
45
65
85
105
g
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
LED Forward Voltage Drop (Voltage DC)
Ic
off
/Ic
off
25 deg. C
TYPICAL
max.
de
vice & -45
C limit
min.
de
vice & +85
C limit
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