Data Sheet No. PD10054 revG
Photovoltaic Isolator
Single and Dual Channel
5-10 Volt Output
Series PVI-NPbF
General Description
The PVI Series Photovoltaic Isolator generates an
electrically isolated DC voltage upon receipt of a DC
input signal. It is 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 PVI Series 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 device 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. The PVI Series Photovoltaic isolators
employ fast turn-off circuitry.
These PVI Series Photovoltaic Isolators are packaged
in 8-pin, molded DIP packages and available with either
thru-hole or surface-mount (“gull-wing”) leads, in plastic
shipping tubes.
Features
Isolated Voltage Source
Monolithic Construction
Up to 8µA Output
Single or Dual Output
Solid-State Reliability
Applications
Load Distribution
Industrial Controls
Current-to-Voltage Conversion
Custom Solid-State Relay
Part Identification
PVI1050NPbF
PVI5050NPbF
PVI5080NPbF
thru-hole
surface-mount
PVI1050NSPbF
(gull-wing)
PVI5050NSPbF
PVI5080NSPbF
PVI1050NS-TPbF surface-mount, tape
and reel
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Electrical Specifications
(-40°C
≤
T
A
≤
+85°C
unless otherwise specified)
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
PVI Series
Input Current Range
(see figure 4)
Maximum Forward Voltage Drop @ 10mA, 25°C
(see figure 5)
Maximum Reverse Voltage
Maximum Reverse Current @ -6.0V (DC), 25°C
Maximum Pulsed Input Current @ 25°C
(see figure 6)
2.0 to 50
1.4
6.0
100
1.0
Units
mA (DC)
V (DC)
V(DC)
µA(DC)
A(peak)
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Forward Voltage @ 10µA
Maxiumum Reverse Current @ -10VDC
PVI Series
8.0 per channel
10
Units
V
(DC)
µA
(DC)
Minimum Open Circuit Voltage
@ ILED = 10mA, 25°C, RL =
>10MΩ
(see figures 1 to 2)
Minimum Short Circuit Current
@ ILED = 10mA, 25°C (see figures 1 to 2)
Maximum Capacitance (Input/Output)
Maximum Ton Time @ ILED=10mA, CLOAD=10pF (See Figure7)
RL>20MΩ
RL=10MΩ
RL=4.7MΩ
Maximum Toff Time @ ILED=10mA, CLOAD=10pF (See Figure7)
COUPLED CHARACTERISTICS
PVI5050N
5.0
5.0
1.0
PVI5080N
8.0
PVI1050N
5.0/channel
10 series
5.0 /channel
10 parallel
2.0
Units
V (DC)
µA (DC)
pF
µS
µS
µS
µS
300
160
90
220
Min. Dielectric Strength, Input-Output
Min. Dielectric Strength, Output-to-Output
Min. Insulation Resistance, Input-to-Output
@T
A
=+25°C, 50%RH, 100V
DC
Max. Pin Soldering Temperature (10 seconds max.)
Ambient Temperature Range: Operating
Storage
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
PVI5050N
/
5080N PVI1050N
4000
1200
10
12
+260
-40 to +85
-40 to +125
2500
Units
V
RMS
Ω
°C
°C
°C
V
DC
International Rectifier does not recommend the use of this product in aerospace, avionics, military or life support applications.
Users of this International Rectifier product in such applications assume all risks of such use and indemnify International
Rectifier against all damages resulting from such use.
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8
7
40
8
40
Output Short Circuit Current (µA)
35
30
25
20
Output Voltage (VDC)
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
R
L
=10M
Ω
R
L
=4.7M
Ω
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
R
L
=10M
Ω
30
25
20
R
L
=4.7M
Ω
R
L
=2.2M
Ω
R
L
=1M
Ω
Short Circuit Current
15
10
5
0
R
L
=2.2M
Ω
15
10
R
L
=1M
Ω
Short Circuit Current
5
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Input Current (mA)
Figure 1. PVI5050N, PVI1050N Typical Output Characteristics
1
.8
Short Circuit Current (Isc)
Input Current (mA)
Figure 2. PVI5080N Typical Output Characteristics
1
.4
Normalized Output
1
.2
1
.0
0
.8
0
.6
0
.4
0
.2
-40 -30 -20 -10 0
Output Voltage
(Voc)
(Voc)
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Forced Air Temperature (°C)
Figure 3. Typical Variation of Output
20
Allowable Input Current (mA)
1
.6
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 4. Input Current Derating
Allowable Input Pulse Current (mA)
CAUTION: provide current limiting
so that 25 mA maximum steady-
state control current rating is
not exceeded
Input Current (mA)
16
limit
TYPICAL
12
5 deg. C
8
Min. dev
ice and +
8
4
0
0
0.5
1.0
Max. device
and -40 de
g. C limit
1.5
2.0
LED Forward Voltage Drop (VDC)
Figure 5. Input Characteristics
Duty Cycle
Figure 6. Input Pulse Capability
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Output Short Circuit Current (µA)
Open Circuit Voltage
7
Open Circuit Voltage
35
Output Voltage (VDC)
3
Series PVI-NPbF
10000
Response Time (µs)
R
L
=10MΩ
1000
R
L
=4.7MΩ
R
L
=2.2M
Ω
Toff
100
10
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Load Capacitance (pF)
Figure 7. Typical Response Time
Wiring Diagram
Anode
(-) 8
Anode
(+) 2
(+) 1
(-) 8
DC
Cathode
(-) 3
Cathode
Anode
(-) 2
(+) 7
(+) 3
(-) 6
PVI5050N
PVI5080N
(+) 5
Cathode
(-) 4
PVI1050N
(+) 5
Application Note:
The outputs of the PVI1050N (pins 5-6 and 7-8) may be placed in series connection to produce a 10-volt output
with a 5µA minimum short circuit current. Alternatively, the two ouptut of the PVI1050 may be connected in parallel
to produce a 5.0-volt ouput with a 10µA minimum short circuit current.
The two outputs of the PVI1050N may be applied separately with a maximum 1200VDC between the outputs.
Input-to-output isolation to either output is 2500V (RMS).
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Case Outlines
PVI1050N
01-2030 01
PVI1050NS
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