HV9901
HV9901
Preliminary
Universal Relay Driver
General Description
Features
The Supertex HV9901 is a BiCMOS/DMOS universal relay
driver that employs PWM switching techniques. It is designed for
efficient and energy-saving operation of a low voltage relay with
supply voltages ranging from 8 to 450V DC through utilization of
the relay coils’ inductance.
❐ 8V to 450V Input Voltage Range
❐ Energy Saving Hold Current Mode
❐ Adjustable Microcontroller Supply
❐ Low Supply Current <1mA
❐ Constant Current Coil Drive
The circuit is capable of operating over a wide input voltage
range without requiring a change of any external components.
For example, this will enable users to use 5V coil relays for DC
voltages 8 - 450V or AC voltages up to 240V.
❐ Programmable Pull-in Current, Pull-in Time, and Hold
Current
The HV9901 has an internal high-voltage regulator to power
internal PWM circuitry. Additionally it includes an adjustable
auxiliary regulator with a 1mA capability that can be used to
supply low power microcontrollers.
❐ Efficient PWM Operation Using the Relay Coils’ Inductance
The pull-in current, pull-in time and hold current are all program-
mable using only two resistors and a capacitor. The PWM
switching frequency can be either
Applications
❐ Industrial Controls
❐ Relay Timers
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Synchronized to an external clock, or
Synchronized to other HV9901s, where the synchronized
❐ White Goods
frequency is the highest free-running frequency
The enable (ENI) logic input is used to turn the relay on/off.
Enable polarity may be selected via the POLinput.Audible noise
is prevented using fixed switching frequencies above 20kHz.
❐ Solenoid Drivers
❐ Home Automation
WARNING!!! Galvanic isolation is not provided. Dangerous voltages are
present when connected to theAC line. It is the responsibility of the designer
to ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect the end user from
electrical shock.
Typical Application Circuit
VIN
VIN
VDD
HV9901
Int
Reg
SYNC
SYNC
VREF
H/D
GT
CS
VREF
PWM
RT
POL
ENI
VCC
FB
Aux
Reg
Enable polarity
VCC
Enable
ENO
06/25/02
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