Data Sheet No. PD10051 revI
Series PVA33NPbF
Microelectronic Power IC
HEXFET® Power MOSFET Photovoltaic Relay
Single-Pole, Normally-Open
0-300V AC/DC, 150mA
General Description
The PVA33 Series AC Relay (PVA) is a single-
pole, normally open, solid-state replacement for
electromechanical relays used for general purpose
switching of analog signals. It utilizes International
Rectier’s HEXFET power MOSFETs as the output
switches, driven by an integrated circuit photovoltaic
generator of novel construction. The output switch is
controlled by radiation from a GaAlAs light emitting
diode (LED), which is optically isolated from the
photovoltaic generator.
The PVA33 Series overcomes the limitations of
both conventional electromechanical and reed
relays by offering the solid state advantages of
long life, fast operating speed, low pick up power,
bounce-free operation, low thermal offset voltages
and miniature package. These advantages allow
product improvement and design innovations in many
applications such as process control, multiplexing,
automatic test equipment and data acquisition.
The PVA33 can switch analog signals from thermocouple
level to 300 Volts peak AC or DC polarity. Signal
frequencies into the RF range are easily controlled
and switching rates up to 500Hz are achievable. The
extremely small thermally generated offset voltages
allow increased measurement accuracies.
These relays are packaged in 8-pin, molded DIP
packages and available with either thru-hole or surface-
mount (“gull-wing”) leads, in plastic shipping tubes.
Applications
 Process Control
 Data Acquisition
 Test Equipment
 Multiplexing and Scanning
Features
 Bounce-Free Operation
 1010 Off-State Resistance
 1,000 V/µsec dv/dt
 0.2 µV Thermal Offset
 5 mA Input Sensitivity
 4,000 VRMS I/O Isolation
 Solid-State Reliability
UL Recognized
ESD Tolerance:
4000V Human Body Model
500V Machine Model
(HEXFET is the registered trademark for International Rectier Power MOSFETs)
Part Identication
PVA2352NPbF
PVA3324NPbF
PVA3354NPbF
PVA2352NSPbF
PVA3324NSPbF
PVA3354NSPbF
surface-mount
(gull-wing)
thru-hole
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INPUT CHARACTERISTICS PVA2352N PVA3324N PVA3354N Units
Minimum Control Current (see gures 1 and 2) DC
For 60mA Continuous Load Current -- 1 -- mA@25°C
For 170mA Continuous Load Current 2 2 2 mA@25°C
For 100mA Continuous Load Current 5 2 5 mA@85°C
Maximum Control Current for Off-State Resistance at 25°C 10 µA(DC)
ControlCurrentRange(Caution:currentlimitinputLED.Seegure6) 2.0to25 mA(DC)
Maximum Reverse Voltage 6.0 V(DC)
Electrical Specications (-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°Cunlessotherwisespecied)
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS PVA2352N PVA3324N PVA3354N Units
Operating Voltage Range 0 to ± 200 0 to ± 300 V(PEAK)
Maxiumum Load Current 40°C I LED 5mA 150 mA(DC)
Max. On-state Resistance 25°C(Pulsed)(g.4)50mALoad,5mAControl 24 Ω
Min.Off-stateResistance@25°C(seegure5) 108@160VDC 1010 @ 240VDC Ω
ResponseTime@25°C(seegures7and8)
Max. T(on) @ 12mA Control, 50 mA Load, 100 VDC 100 µs
Max. T(off) @ 12mA Control, 50 mA Load, 100 VDC 110 µs
Max. Thermal Offset Voltage @ 5.0mA Control 0.2 µvolts
Min. Off-State dv/dt 1000 V/µs
TypicalOutputCapacitance(seegure10) 6 pF@50V
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS (PVA2352N, PVA3324N
and PVA3354N) Units
Dielectric Strength: Input-Output 4000 VRMS
Insulation Resistance: Input-Output @ 90VDC 1012 @ 25°C - 50% RH Ω
Maximum Capacitance: Input-Output 1.0 pF
Max. Pin Soldering Temperature (1.6mm below seating plane, 10 seconds max.) +260
Ambient Temperature Range: Operating -40 to +85 °C
Storage -40 to +100
InternationalRectierdoesnotrecommendtheuseofthisproductinaerospace,avionics,militaryorlifesupportapplications.
UsersofthisInternationalRectierproductinsuchapplicationsassumeallrisksofsuchuseandindemnifyInternational
Rectieragainstalldamagesresultingfromsuchuse.
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Rd(on) (Normalized to 25oC)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Voltage Drop (VDD)
Load Current (mA)
Figure 4. Typical On-Resistance
Figure 3.Typical On Characteristics
-250
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
200
250
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
5
5 mA Control
lD= 50 mA
,
ILED > 5mA
ILED=2mA
Max. Load Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Max. Load Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 2. Current Derating Curves
(PVA3354N, PVA2352N)
Figure 1. Current Derating Curves
(PVA3324N)
I
LED
=1mA
I
LED
> 2mA
0 20 40 60 80 100
0 20 40 60 80 100
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
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IDOff/IDOff 25°C
Figure 5. Typical Normalized Off-State Leakage Figure 6. Input Characteristics
(Current Controlled)
Figure 7.Typical Delay Times Figure 8. Delay Time Denitions
LED Forward Voltage Drop (Volts DC)
Input Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Delay Time (µS)
I LED (mA)
10
100
1000
0 5 10 15 20
Ton
Tdly
Toff
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Normalized Transfer Ratio
Wiring Diagram
Typical Capacitance (pF)
Figure 9. Typical Control Threshold and Transfer Ratio
Ambient Temperature °C
Figure 10. Typical Output Capacitance
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 10 20 30 40 50
VDD Drain to Drain Voltage
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Case Outlines
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