Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has expanded its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of two new series of optocouplers with phototriac output in compact DIP-6 and SMD-6 packages featuring high isolation distance on output. Offering high off-state voltage of 800 V and dV/dt of 1000 V/μs, Vishay Semiconductors’ VOT8025A and VOT8125A series deliver high robustness and noise isolation for home appliances and industrial equipment.
The optocouplers isolate low voltage logic from 120 V AC, 240 V AC and 380 V AC lines to control resistive, 
Source: Vishay Intertechnologyinductive or capacitive loads, including motors, solenoids, high current thyristors, or TRIACs and relays. Reducing design costs and saving board space, the devices consist of a GaAs infrared LED optically coupled to either a zero-crossing TRIAC (VOT8025A series) for EMI reduction without the need for external snubber networks, or a random-phase TRIAC (VOT8125A series) to enable phase-independent switching.
The high off-state voltages of both VOT8025A and VOT8125A series enhance safety margins in one-phase applications, while still maintaining enough voltage headroom for three-phase applications. For additional safety, the optocouplers offer a withstanding isolation voltage of at least 5000 VRMS, while their high isolation distance on output enables a wider footprint clearance. Low trigger currents of 5 mA facilitate an easy interface with digital logic.
Typical applications for the RoHS-compliant optocouplers include power TRIAC drivers in solid-state relays, three-phase air conditioners, boilers, thermostats, industrial motor control, power line switching, and motor, lamp and valve control in household appliances.
