General Description

The PVI5013R Photovoltaic Isolator is a dual channel, opto-isolated driver capable of directly driving gates of power MOSFETs or IGBTs. It utilizes a monolithic integrated circuit photovoltaic generator of novel construction as its output. The output is controlled by radiation from a GaAlAs light emitting diode (LED) which is optically isolated from the photovoltaic generator.

The PVI5013R is ideally suited for applications requiring high-current and/or high voltage switching with optical isolation between the low level driving circuitry and high-energy or high voltage load circuits. It can be used for directly driving gates of power MOSFETs. The dual channel configuration allows its outputs to drive independent discrete power MOSFETs, or be connected in parallel or in series to provide higher-current drive for power MOSFETs or higher-voltage drive for IGBTs. PVI5013R employs a fast turn-off circuitry.

Features

■ Monolithic construction

■ 3,750 VRMS I/O isolation

■ 1,200 VDC output-to-output isolation

■ Dual-Channel application flexibility

■ Solid-State reliability

■ UL and CSA certifications pending

Applications

■ Telecommunications

■ Load Distribution

■ Industrial Controls

■ Instrumentation and Measurement