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MD601 /H/S/TR

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MD601

Optically Coupled

MOSFET Driver

w/Discharge Circuit

Description

The MD601 consists of an input drive LED optically

coupled to a photodiode array output designed to drive

highly capacitive loads, including the gate of a power

MOSFET. The active discharge circuit of the PDA assures

quick discharge of MOSFETs, providing fast turn-off times.

This device can be used in a wide variety of applications for

which high levels of input are required for a MOSFET

output.

The MD601 comes standard in a miniature 6 pin DIP

package making it ideal for high-density board applications.

Schematic Diagram

Agency Approvals

UL/C-UL:

File # E201932

VDE:

File # 40035191 (EN 60747-5-2)

Applications



Isolated means to drive discrete power MOSFETs

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Lighting Controls

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Process Control Modules

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Solid State Relays



Solenoid Controls

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The values indicated are absolute stress ratings. Functional

operation of the device is not implied at these or any

conditions in excess of those defined in electrical

characteristics section of this document. Exposure to

absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage

to the device and may adversely affect reliability.

Storage Temperature …………………………..-55 to +125°C

Operating Temperature …..….….……...………-40 to +85°C

Continuous Input Current ………..……………………..50mA

Transient Input Current ………..……….……………..400mA

Reverse Input Control Voltage …………..…………………5V

Input Power Dissipation ………..………………………40mW

Output Power Dissipation ……..……………………..400mW

Solder Temperature – Wave (10sec)……………….….260°C

Solder Temperature – IR Reflow (10sec)….…………..260°C

Ordering Information

Part Number

Description

MD601

6 pin DIP, (50/Tube)

MD601-H

MD601-S

6 pin SMD, (50/Tube)

MD601-HS

MD601-STR

6 pin SMD, Tape and Reel (1000/Reel)

MD601-HSTR

NOTE: Suffixes listed above are not included in marking on

device for part number identification

Features



Compact 6 pin DIP/SMD package



Built in active discharge circuit for fast turn-off

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Fast Turn-On



6V Gate Drive Voltage

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Long Life / High Reliability

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RoHS / Pb-Free / REACH Compliant

1

2

5

6

(+) Input

(-) Input

Do Not Use

(+) DC Output

IC

3

4

Do Not Use

(-) DC Output

MD601