Optically Isolated Photovoltaic Drivers Series - Optically isolated photovoltaic gate driver IC

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These MOSFET drivers couple infrared light emitting diodes with proprietary photovoltaic integrated circuits. In addition to providing voltage for turn-on of discrete MOSFETs, these ICs feature a gate-clamping circuit to provide fast turn-off. These devices offer a significant reduction in drive circuit complexity, board space, and cost over alternate techniques for isolated switching of MOSFETs. Used in conjunction with discrete MOSFETs, these devices are ideal for use in programmable controls, process control, instrumentation and telecommunications, replacing TRIAC/driver, mechanical relays, and bipolar components.

When input current is applied to the LED, the emitted light will activate the photodiode array and generate a voltage at the output. The optical coupling provides a high level of input-to-output isolation. These gate drivers are well suited for use in discrete solid state relay designs and other isolated switching applications.


Features & Benefits:

  • Low drive current
  • High reliability
  • Provides galvanic input to output isolation

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Catalog #Input Control Current (mA)Open Circuit Voltage (V)Minimum Short Circuit Current (µA)Nominal Short Circuit Current (µA)Switching Speeds ton / toff (ms)Isolation Voltage (VRMS)Package TypePart DatasheetPartner ECAD ModelsStockSamplesCompare
 
FDA117513.32.59.11 / 0.550004-pin: DIP, SMTPartFDA117CheckOrder
FDA21555.512.55 / 537508-pin: DIP, SMTPartFDA215CheckOrder
FDA2175122.54.52 / 0.537508-pin: DIP, SMTPartFDA217CheckOrder
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