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DS-FDA215-R3.0

FDA215

MOSFET Driver

FDA 215

Units

Open Circuit Voltage

Short Circuit Current

3.5

Input Control Current

The FDA215 is a dual photovoltac MOSFET driver
that uses a pair of optically coupled GaAIAs LEDs to
drive two photodiode arrays. When the input current
is applied to the LED, the light emitted will activate
the photodiode array and generate a voltage at the
output. The photodiode arrays are capable of gener-
ating a floating source voltage and current sufficient
to drive high power MOSFET transistors. The optical
coupling provides a high level of input to output isola-
tion. The FDA215 is well suited for use in discrete
solid state relay designs and other isolated switching
applications.

MOSFET Driver

Programmable Control

Process Control

Instrumentation

Telecommunications

UL recognized file #: E76270

CSA certified file #: LR 43639-12

BSI Certified:

BS EN 60950:1992 (BS7002:1992)
Certificate #:7344

BS EN 41003:1993
Certificate #:7344

Optically-Isolated Input to Output

May be Configured for AC and DC Switching

5mA Control Current

No EMI/RFI Generation

Machine Insertable, Wave Solderable

Surface Mount and Tape Reel Versions Available

Dual Independent, Floating Outputs for Parallel,
Series, or Isolated Configuration

Replacement of Discrete Components

Solid State Reliability

VDE compatible

Applications

Features

Description

Approvals

Ordering Information

Pin Configuration

Input

Output

Input

Output

P
V

FDA215 Pinout

Part #

Description

FDA215

8 Pin DIP (50/tube)

FDA215S

8 Pin Surface Mount (1000/reel)

Parameter

Conditions

Symbol

Min

Typ

Max

Units

Output Characteristics @ 25°C

Load Voltage

Load Current

µA

Open Circuit Voltage

=5mA

5.5

Short Circuit Current

=5mA

1.0

2.5

µA

Short Circuit Current

=25mA

2.5

3.5

µA

Switching Speeds

Turn-on

=5 mA, C

LOAD

=200pF

5.0

Turn-off

=5 mA, C

LOAD

=200pF

OFF

5.0

Offstate Clamping Resistance

0.25

3.3

Capacitance Input to Output

Input Characteristics @ 25°C

Control Current

100

Input Voltage Drop

=5mA

0.9

1.2

1.4

Reverse Input Voltage

Reverse Input Current

µA

Common Characteristics @ 25°C

Input to Output Capacitance

I/O

Input to Output Isolation

I/O

3750

RMS

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FDA215

Rev. 3.0

Rev. 2.0

Absolute Maximum Ratings are stress ratings. Stresses in
excess of these ratings can cause permanent damage to
the device. Functional operation of the device at these or
any other conditions beyond those indicated in the opera-
tional sections of this data sheet is not implied. Exposure
of the device to the absolute maximum ratings for an
extended period may degrade the device and effect its
reliability.

Absolute Maximum Ratings (@ 25° C)

Parameter

Min

Typ

Max

Units

Input Power Dissipation

150

Input Control Current

100

Peak (10ms)

Reverse Input Voltage

Power Dissipation

Total Package Dissipation

500

Isolation Voltage

Input to Output

3750

RMS

Operational Temperature

-40

+85

°C

Storage Temperature

-40

+125

°C

Soldering Temperature

DIP Package

+260

°C

Surface Mount Package

+220

°C

(10 Seconds Max.)

Derate Linearly 1.33 mw/°C

Derate Linearly 6.67 mw/°C

Electrical Characteristics

FDA215

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Rev. 3.0

Rev. 2.0

Dimensions

(inches)

MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS

4.445

± .127

(.175

± .005)

3.302

(.130)

7.620

± .254

(.300

± .010)

6.350

± .127

(.250

± .005)

8.077

± .127

(.318

± .005)

2.540

± .127

(.100

± .005)

9.525

± .254

(.375

± .010)

.457

± .076

(.018

± .003)

.254 TYP.

(.010)

.635 TYP.

(.025)

8 Pin DIP Surface Mount ("S" Suffix)

9.652

± .381

(.380

± .015)

PC Board Pattern
(Top View)

2.540

± .127

(.100

± .005)

8.305

± .127

(.327

± .005)

1.905

± .127

(.075

± .005)

1.498

± .127

(.059

± .005)

Tape and Reel Packaging for 8 Pin Surface Mount Package

7.493

± .102

(.295

± .004)

12.090

(.476)

1.753

± .102

(.069

± .004)

3.987

± .102

(.157

± .004)

1.498

± .102

(.059

± .004)

6.731 MAX.

(.265)

.406 MAX.

(.016)

4.877

(.192)

Top Cover

Tape

2.007

± .102

(.079

± .004)

11.989

± .102

(.472

± .004)

User Direction of Feed

.050R TYP.

16.002

± .305

(.630

± .012)

10.300

(.405)

Embossment

Embossed Carrier

Top Cover
Tape Thickness
.102 MAX.
(.004)

10.300

± .102

(.405

± .004)

1.549

± .102

(.061

± .004)

330.2 DIA.

(13.00)

4.445

± .127

(.175

± .005)

3.302

(.130)

7.620

± .254

(.300

± .010)

6.350

± .127

(.250

± .005)

8.077

± .127

(.318

± .005)

2.540

± .127

(.100

± .005)

9.525

± .254

(.375

± .010)

.457

± .076

(.018

± .003)

.254 TYP.

(.010)

.635 TYP.

(.025)

8 Pin DIP Surface Mount ("S" Suffix)

9.652

± .381

(.380

± .015)

8 Pin Dip Package

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