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DS-FDA215-R3.0

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FDA215

MOSFET Driver

FDA 215

Units

Open Circuit Voltage

5

V

Short Circuit Current

3.5

uA

Input Control Current

5

mA

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.

Certificate #:7344

Certificate #:7344

Series, or Isolated Configuration

Applications

Features

Description

Approvals

Ordering Information

Pin Configuration

1

Input

Output

Input

Output

+

–

–

+

–

+

+

–

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

P

V

P

V

FDA215 Pinout

Part #

Description

FDA215

8 Pin DIP (50/tube)

FDA215S

8 Pin Surface Mount (1000/reel)