Avago Technologies Introduces Automotive PV MOSFET Driver
Avago Technologies, a supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, storage, and industrial applications, has introduced the ACPL-K30T, an optocoupler-based photovoltaic driver device designed to drive high voltage MOSFET and withstand extreme heat for automotive under-the-hood applications. The device is optimized for use in battery management systems of modern electric vehicles (EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as high-temperature power systems of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles.
The ACPL-K30T is the industry's first solid state photovoltaic driver that is automotive qualified per AEC-Q100 Grade 1. The device features high ESD rating and fast turn-off time, and is compatible with a wide selection of AEC-Q101 certified MOSFET components to form a solid state relay solution of desired voltage or current rating. The ACPL-K30T is the latest addition to the Avago R2Coupler® family of automotive optocouplers, providing reinforced insulation and reliability for mission critical under-the-hood applications.
"We are very excited about the introduction of the ACPL-K30T. This new R2Coupler photovoltaic driver device has gained significant customer adoption and interests, and is enabling a new generation of solid state relay solutions for automotive under-the-hood applications," said Cheng-Dee Lee, director of business development for Avago's Isolation Products Division. "To date more than 50 car models have adopted Avago's R2Coupler products. The new ACPL-K30T shall further expand Avago product footprints in the EV, HEV and PHEV."
