Data Sheet No. PD 10046 revH
Series PVX6012PbF
Microelectronic Power IC Relay
IGBT Photovoltaic Relay
Single Pole, Normally Open,
0-280VAC (RMS) or 0-400VDC, 1.0A AC/DC
General Description
The PVX6012 Photovoltaic Relay is a single-pole,
normally open solid-state relay that can replace elec-
tromechanical relays in many applications. It utilizes
an IGBT output switch, driven by an integrated circuit
photovoltaic generator of novel construction.The output
switch is controlled by radiation from aGaAlAs light
emitting diode (LED) which is optically isolated from
the photovoltaic generator.
he 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
Part Identication
PVX6012PbF thru-hole
(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectier Power MOSFETs)
Features
IGBT and HEXFRED™ output
Bounce-free operation
3,750 VRMS I/O isolation
High load current capacity
Low off-state leakage current
Solid-State Reliability
UL Recognized
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INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Minimum Control Current (see gure 1) 5.0 mA
Maximum Control Current for Off-State Leakage @ TA=+25°C 0.4 mA
Control Current Range (Caution: current limit input LED, see gure 6) 5.0 to 25 mA
Maximum Reverse Voltage 6.0 V
Electrical Specications (-40°C < TA < +85°C unless otherwise specied)
Connection Diagram
Output AC or DC Load
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=+40°C 1.0 A(DC)
5mA Control (see gures 1 amd Note 1) 1.0 A(AC) RMS
Maximum Surge Current @TA=+40°C
non-repetitive, 1 sec. 5 A(DC)
non-repetitive, 20 msec. (see gure 2) 20 A(DC)
Maximum On-State Voltage Drop @TA=+25°C 2.5 V
For 1A pulsed load, 5mA Control (see gures 3 and 4)
Maximum Off-State Leakage @TA=+25°C, ±400V (see gures 5) 10 µA
Maximum Turn-On Time @TA=+25°C (see gures 8) 7 ms
For 1A, 400 VDC load, 5mA Control
Maximum Turn-ff Time @TA=+25°C (see gures 8) 1 ms
For 1A, 400 VDC load, 5mA Control
Maximum Output Capacitance @ 100VDC (see gures 7) 50 pF
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Limits Units
Minimum Dielectric Strength, Input-Output 3750 VRMS
Minimum Insulation Resistance, Input-Output 1012 Ω
@ TA=+25°C, 50%RH, 100 VDC
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
International Rectier does not recommend the use of this
product in aerospace, avionics, military or life support appli-
cations. Users of this International Rectier product in such
applications assume all risks of such use and indemnify
International Rectier against all damages resulting from
such use.
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-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
V oltage D rop (V dd)
L oad Current (Amps )
L oa d C urrent (Amps )
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Am bient T e m per ature (de g. C)
Figure 4. Typical Normalized VCEON
Figure 2. Surge Current Capability
Figure 3. Output Characteristics
Figure 1. Current Derating Curves
Figure 5. Typical Normalized Off-State Leakage
V f-On (Normaliz ed to 25 deg. C )
0.9
0.95
1
1.05
1.1
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
Ambie nt T em pe r ature ( deg . C)
0
5
10
15
20
25
0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.5 1 5 10
Surge D ura tion ( S ec.)
Max. DC Surge Current (A)
0.1
10
1000
-35 -15 5 25 45 65 85 105
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
Ic
off
/Ic
off
25 deg. C
Input Current (mA)
LED Forward Voltage Drop (Volts DC)
16
20
12
8
4
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.
0
0
not exceed ed
T
YP
ICAL
CAUTION: provide c urrent limiting
so that 25 mA maximum stea dy-
state co ntrol c urrent rating is
Min.deviceand+85deg.Climit
Max.deviceand-40deg.Climit
Figure 6. Input Characteristics
(Current Controlled)
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Case Outlines
Vcc , C ollec tor to Collec tor Volta ge (V)
Typic al C apa citanc e (pF)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
100 200 300 400 500
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
5 10 20
Delay Time (millis ec onds )
L E D C urr ent (mA)
TON
TOFF
Figure 8. Typical Delay Time
Figure 9. Delay Time Denitions
Figure 7. Typical Output Capacitance
