Data Sheet No. PD 10046B
Series PVX6012
Microelectronic Power IC Relay
IGBT Photovoltaic Relay
Single P ole, 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 VRMS 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
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INPUT CHARA CTERISTICS 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 7.0 V
OUTPUT CHARA CTERISTICS 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 @ T A = +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 p F
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:
➀ Load handling capability to 0.2 power factor
requires overvoltage protection.
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Figure 1. Current Derating Cur ve Figure 2. Surge Current Capability
Figure 3. Ouput Characteristics Figure 4. Typical Normaliz ed V CEON
Figure 5. Typical Normaliz ed 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)
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
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Ambient Temperature (deg. C)
0.1
10
1000
-35 -15 5 25 45 65 85 105
g
Ambient T emperature (deg. C) LED Forward V oltage Drop (V oltage DC)
Icoff/Icoff 25 deg. C
TYPICAL
max. device & -45°C limit
min. device & +85°C limit
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Figure 7. Typical Output Capacitance
Vcc, Collector to Collector Voltag e (V)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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
yp p (p
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Case Outline
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