EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - May 2005 - International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the PVG612A series of microelectronic relays (MER) that have as much as 40% more current handling capability and up to 50% better on-resistance than similar competing devices. Packaged in a six-pin DIP, the PVG612A is used in a vast variety of switching applications, including programmable logic controllers, audio equipment, computers and peripherals, power supplies, load distribution to displays, indicators and industrial automation.

"The new MERs can replace electromechanical relays or older solid-state relays in industrial control applications, increasing reliability and load current handling capacity at the same time," said Andy Serkuczewski, Marketing Manager for the Consumer and Industrial group at International Rectifier.

The PVG612A is a single-pole, normally open solid-state relay. It utilizes an integrated circuit photovoltaic generator and IR HEXFET® power MOSFET transistors as the output switch. The switch is controlled by radiation from a light-emitting diode that is optically isolated from the generator.

The PVG612A is rated at 60V, with 3A AC or 6A DC maximum load current, and features an input drive of 5mA, making the new PVG612A fully TTL-compatible. The device is offered in through-hole, surface mount and tape and reel package options.

Part Number	Package	Off-state blocking	On-state resistance (AC/DC)	Max. Load Current (AC/DC)	Dielectric Strength	Ton/Toff
PVG612A	6-pin DIP	±60V	0.100/0.035 Ohm max.	3.0/6.0 Amp	4kVAC	3.5/0.5 msec max.
Note: Part number suffix indicates package details, as follows: PVG612A: 6-pin DIP, PVG612AS: SMT 6-pin DIP, PVG612AS-T: SMT, 6-pin DIP, tape & reel

Availability and Pricing

The PVG612A MERs are available now. Pricing begins at US $3.59 each for the PVG612A (six-pin DIP) in 10,000-unit quantities. Prices are subject to change.