Clare Introduces Low Voltage, High Current, Single-Pole Solid State Relays
Clare, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corp., announced the immediate production release of the LCB716, a 1-Form-B solid state relay, and the dual-pole combination LBA716, which integrates independent 1-Form-A and 1-Form-B relays into a single package. Both are 60V devices, with 0.5 and 1.0A of load current, respectively.
These devices use optically coupled relay technology to provide an enhanced 3750Vrms isolation barrier between the input and the output of the relays. The efficient MOSFET switches use Clare’s patented OptoMOS architecture and the optically coupled output is controlled by highly efficient GaAlAs infrared LEDs. The 60V LCB716 and LBA716 relays are in addition to the previously released LCA710 and LCA715 (60V, 1.0 and 1.8A load current) 1-Form-A devices.
This family of 60V SSRs offers the highest load current capability in 6 and 8-pin surface mount and DIP packaging and very low on-resistances, ranging from 0.25 to 2.0Ω. These 60V relays specifically target high current electronic switching applications, industrial power distribution, sensor circuitry, medical equipment (patient/equipment isolation), telecommunication equipment and dc power control.
"The availability of these high current SSRs enable better power management solutions where a controller can shut off power to system elements, thereby reducing power consumption in electronic equipment," said Mark Heisig, General Manager of Clare. "These products combine the best technologies of IXYS and Clare and serve our combined markets."
