General Description
The PVX6012 Photovoltaic Relay is a single-pole,
normally open solid-state relay that can replace
electromechanical 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 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
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
Part Identification
PVX6012PbF thru-hole
Microelectronic Power IC
HEXFET® Power MOSFET Photovoltaic Relay
Single Pole, Normally Open,
0-280VAC (RMS) or 0-400VDC, 1.0A AC/DC
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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 =+25°C 0.4 mA
Control Current Range (Caution: current limit input LED, see figure 6) 5.0 to 25 mA
Maximum Reverse Voltage 6.0 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 = +40°C 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 =+25°C 2.5 V
For 1A pulsed load, 5mA Control (see figures 3 and 4)
Maximum Off-State Leakage @TA =+25°C, ± 400V (see figure 5) 10 μA
Maximum Turn-On Time @TA =+25°C (see figure 8) 7 ms
For 1A, 400 VDC load, 5mA Control
Maximum Turn-Off Time @TA =+25°C (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 1012 Ω
@TA =+25°C, 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 (-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C unless otherwise specified)
Connection Diagram
Notes:
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Load handling capability to 0.2 power factor requires overvoltage tection.
International Rectifier does not recommend the use
of this product in aerospace, avionics, military or life
support applications. Users of this International Rec-
tifier product in such applications assume all risks of
such use and indemnify International Rectifier against
all damages resulting from such use.
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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 Surge 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)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
0.1
10
1000
-35 -15 5 25 45 65 85 105
g
Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
Icoff/Icoff 25 deg. C
Figure 6. Input Characteristics
(Current Controlled)
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Figure 7. Typical Output Capacitance
Vcc, Collector to Collector Voltage (V)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
51020
Figure 9. Delay Time
Definitions
Figure 8. Typical Delay Times
Delay Time (milliseconds)
LED Current (mA)
TON
TOFF
Typical Capacitance (pF)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
100 200 300 400 500
01-3062 00
Case Outline
Note: For the most current drawing please refer to IR website at: http://www.irf.com/package/
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† Qualification standards can be found at International Rectifier’s web site: http://www.irf.com/product-info/reliability
†† Applicable version of JEDEC standard at the time of product release
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice
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Moisture Sensitivity Level PVX6012PbF N/A
RoHS compliant Yes
Qualification information
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Qualification level Industrial
(per JEDEC JES D47I
††
guidelines)
Revision History
Date Comment
• Added Qualification Information table on page 5.
• Updated data sheet based on corporate template.
6/9/2015
