FDA217
Dual Photovoltaic MOSFET Driver
INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS
DIVISION
Description
Parameter
Open Circuit Voltage
Rating
12.2
Units
V
The FDA217 is a dual photovoltaic MOSFET driver.
Each independent driver consists of an LED that is
optically coupled to a photodiode array.
Short Circuit Current
9.1
A
The driver output is controlled by means of the highly
effective infrared LED at the input. When input current
is applied to the LED, the emitted light activates the
photodiode array, which generates the voltage at the
output.
Features
• Dual Independent, Floating Outputs for Parallel,
Series, or Isolated Configurations
• 24.4V Open Circuit Voltage in Series Configuration
• 18.2A Short Circuit Current in Parallel Configuration
• 5mA Input 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.
• Integrated Turn-Off Circuitry
• High Input to Output Isolation: 3750Vrms
• Replacement of Discrete Components
• No EMI/RFI Generation
• Surface Mount Tape & Reel Version Available
• Flammability Rating UL 94 V-0
Applications
• MOSFET Driver
• Programmable Control
• Process Control
• Instrumentation
• Telecommunications
• Solid State Relays
• Isolated Switching
• Floating Power Supplies
The FDA217 is well suited for use in discrete solid
state relay designs and in other isolated switching
applications.
Approvals
• EN 62368-1: TUV Certificate # B 082667 0008
Ordering Information
Part #
Description
FDA217
8-Lead DIP (50/tube)
FDA217S
FDA217STR
8-Lead Surface Mount (50/tube)
8-Lead Surface Mount (1000/reel)
Pin Configuration
1
–
+
8
–
+
Input
Input
Output
Output
PV
PV
2
3
7
6
–
+
–
+
4
5
1
DS-FDA217-R05
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