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SM8021 /H/S/TR

Rev 2.00 (11/12/2013)

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SM8021

Optically Coupled

Dual MOSFET Driver

w/Discharge Circuit

Description

The SM8021 is composed of two distinct MOSFET drivers

in a single package. Each driver circuit 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

PDAs assures quick discharge of MOSFETs, providing fast

turn-off times. This device can be used as two separate

drivers, or can be wired as a single enhanced driver with

either greater photo current or photo voltage output.

The SM8021 comes standard in a compact 8 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

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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

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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

SM8021

8 pin DIP, (50/Tube)

SM8021-H

SM8021-S

8 pin SMD, (50/Tube)

SM8021-HS

SM8021-STR

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

SM8021-HSTR

NOTE: Suffixes listed above are not included in marking on

device for part number identification

Features

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Compact 8 pin DIP/SMD package

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Built in active discharge circuit for fast turn-off

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Fast Turn-On

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Optional Parallel or Serial Output Connections

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6V Gate Drive Voltage

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Long Life / High Reliability

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RoHS / Pb-Free / REACH Compliant

SM8021