FDA215
Dual Photovoltaic MOSFET Driver
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DIVISION
Description
Parameter
Rating
Units
V
The FDA215 is a dual photovoltaic MOSFET driver.
Each independent driver consists of an LED that is
optically coupled to a photodiode array.
Open Circuit Voltage, Typical
Short Circuit Current, Typical
Input Control Current
5.5
2.5
5
A
mA
The driver output is controlled by means of the
highly effective infrared LED at the input. When the
input current is applied to the LED, the light emitted
activates the photodiode array, and generates the
voltage at the output.
Features
• Optically Isolated, Input to Output
• Dual Independent, Floating Outputs for Parallel,
Series, or Isolated Configuration
• 5mA Control Current
The photodiode array is capable of generating a
floating power source with voltage and current
sufficient to drive high-power MOSFET transistors.
Each photodiode array contains an integrated
turn-off circuit that discharges the external MOSFET
gate when LED current is removed. This eliminates
the need to use external components to facilitate the
discharge. The optically coupled technology provides
3750Vrms of input to output isolation.
• May Be Configured for AC and DC Switching
• Replacement of Discrete Components
• No EMI/RFI Generation
• Surface Mount and Tape & Reel Version Available
• Flammability Rating UL 94 V-0
Applications
• MOSFET Driver
• Programmable Control
• Process Control
• Instrumentation
The FDA215 is well suited for use in discrete solid
state relay designs and in other isolated switching
applications.
• Telecommunications
Approvals
• EN 62368-1 Certificate# B 082667 0008
Ordering Information
Part #
Description
FDA215
8-Pin DIP (50/tube)
FDA215S
FDA215STR
8-Pin Surface Mount (50/tube)
8-Pin Surface Mount (1000/reel)
Pin Configuration
1
8
–
+
+
–
Input
Output
Output
PV
PV
2
7
6
3
–
+
+
–
Input
4
5
1
DS-FDA215-R08
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