APV1122S
Specifications: The APV1122S is a photovoltaic (photodiode array) MOSFET driver optocoupler in a compact SOP-4 surface-mount package. It features a standard 8µA output short-circuit current (Isc) and 8V open-circuit voltage (Voc) when driven by its 0.5mA forward current (IF). The input LED exhibits a typical forward voltage (Vf) of 1.2-1.4VDC. The device provides reliable 2500Vrms electrical isolation and a high isolation resistance of 10^10Ω. Its switching times are 230µs (turn-on) and 30µs (turn-off), making it suitable for medium-speed switching applications. Rated for industrial environments, it operates from -40°C to 85°C.
Application Scenarios: This optocoupler is ideal for driving small-signal MOSFETs or the gates of IGBTs in low-power, isolated circuits. It is extensively used in solid-state relay (SSR) modules, as an isolated gate driver for AC-DC converters and off-line switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), and in battery management systems (BMS) for safely enabling/discharging paths, where its combination of isolation, compact size, and sufficient drive capability meets critical design needs.
APV1123S
Specifications: The APV1123S is a photovoltaic MOSFET driver optocoupler with a higher 12V open-circuit voltage. Similar to the APV1122S, it provides 8µA of short-circuit current from a 0.5mA LED drive, an input Vf of 1.2-1.4VDC, and 2500Vrms isolation. Its switching performance is identical, with 230µs turn-on and 30µs turn-off times. Housed in an SOP-4 package, it is designed for reliable operation across the -40°C to 85°C industrial temperature range.
Application Scenarios: The higher 12V output voltage makes this variant particularly suitable for driving MOSFETs that require a higher gate-source voltage (Vgs) to achieve full enhancement and lowest Rds(on). It is an excellent choice for high-side switches in isolated DC-DC converters, for driving the series MOSFETs in telecom protection circuits, and in medical equipment where a higher gate drive voltage ensures robust and predictable switching in safety-critical isolated power stages.
APV1124S
Specifications: The APV1124S is optimized for higher output current, delivering 14µA of short-circuit current with an 8.3V open-circuit voltage. It maintains the standard 0.5mA input drive and 1.2-1.4VDC LED Vf. A key characteristic is its slightly slower switching speed, with 800µs turn-on and 100µs turn-off times. It shares the same robust 2500Vrms isolation, high isolation resistance, SOP-4 package, and wide operating temperature range as other family members.
Application Scenarios: The higher Isc makes this device ideal for driving MOSFETs with larger input capacitances (Ciss) or for applications where a stronger gate charge pulse is needed. It is well-suited for use in photoelectric relays (PhotoMOS) requiring higher continuous current, for isolated sensor power switches, and in industrial control systems where the load requires a bit more drive strength, albeit with a trade-off in switching speed compared to the 8µA versions.
APV1608S
Specifications: The APV1608S stands out in the series with its exceptionally high 16V open-circuit voltage, while maintaining an 8µA short-circuit current. It features the standard input characteristics (Vf: 1.2-1.4VDC @ 0.5mA IF) and isolation (2500Vrms). Its most significant advantage is speed, with a very fast 60µs turn-on and 50µs turn-off time, making it the fastest-switching device in this product group. It is packaged in SOP-4 for SMT assembly and operates from -40°C to 85°C.
Application Scenarios: The combination of high voltage (16V) and high speed (60µs) makes this optocoupler ideal for demanding applications. It is perfect for driving high-voltage MOSFETs or IGBTs in high-frequency switching power supplies, for rapid solid-state switching in pulse generators and electronic loads, and in advanced power conversion circuits where both a strong gate drive and minimal switching delay are critical for system efficiency and performance.