High-power drivers replace relays for longer life cycle

They are in stock at Digi-Key.

These drivers can drive high VGS MOSFETs, such as SiC MOSFETs, and are capable of high switching capacities at high switching speeds.

PhotoMOS relays can sometimes be used in applications where traditional electromechanical relays are already being used.

Replacing a standard electromechanical relay with PhotoMOS can provide additional benefits such as a longer life cycle, better resistance to shock and vibration, low on-resistance, and a theoretically infinite life cycle.

This makes PhotoMOS relays a very good solution for battery monitoring systems, test and measurement, electrical power, and industrial markets.

Some common applications for PhotoMOS relays are in the measurement markets, security equipment, fire prevention systems, and industrial machines.

These MOSFETS come in a miniature SSOP package thus enabling board space savings.

They have higher safety ratings and a reduced operating time.

The devices are RoHS/REACH compliant.