General Description

The PVG612A Series Photovoltaic Relay is a

single-pole, normally open solid-state relay that

can replace electromechanical relays in many

applications. It utilizes International Rectifier’s

proprietary HEXFET power MOSFET as the 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.

These units exceed the performance capabilities

of electromechanical relays in operating life,

sensitivity, stability of on-resistance, miniaturization,

insensitivity to magnetic fields and ruggedess.

The compact PVG612A is particularly suited for

isolated switching of high currents from 12 to 48

Volt AC or DC power sources.

Series PVG612A Relays are packaged in a 6-

pin, molded DIP package with either thru-hole or

surface mount (gull-wing) terminals. It is available

in standard plastic shipping tubes or on tape-and-

reel. Please refer to Part Identification information

opposite.

Features

Bounce-free operation

High load current capacity

High off-state resistance

Linear AC/DC operation

4,000 V

Solid-State reliability

UL recognized

ESD Tolerance:

4000V Human Body Model

500V Machine Model

Part Identification

PVG612APbF

thru-hole

PVG612ASPbF

surface-mount

PVG612AS-TPbF

surface-mount, tape

and reel

(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectifier Power MOSFETs)

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Applications

Programmable Logic Controllers

Computers and Peripheral Devices

Audio Equipment

Power Supplies and Power Distribution

Control of Displays and Indicators

Industrial Automation

Microelectronic Power IC

Single-Pole, Normally-Open, 0-60V, 2.0A AC / 4.0A DC

Series PVG612APbF