❐ 8V to 450V Input Voltage Range
❐ Energy Saving Hold Current Mode
❐ Adjustable Microcontroller Supply
❐ Low Supply Current <1mA
❐ Constant Current Coil Drive
❐ Programmable Pull-in Current, Pull-in Time, and Hold
Current
❐ Efficient PWM Operation Using the Relay Coils’ Inductance
Applications
❏ Industrial Controls
❏ Relay Timers
❏ White Goods
❏ Solenoid Drivers
❐ Home Automation
Preliminary
General Description
The Supertex HV9901 is a BiCMOS/DMOS universal relay
driver that employs PWM switching techniques. It is designed for
efficient and energy-saving operation of a low voltage relay with
supply voltages ranging from 8 to 450V DC through utilization of
the relay coils’ inductance.
The circuit is capable of operating over a wide input voltage
range without requiring a change of any external components.
For example, this will enable users to use 5V coil relays for DC
voltages 8 - 450V or AC voltages up to 240V.
The HV9901 has an internal high-voltage regulator to power
internal PWM circuitry. Additionally it includes an adjustable
auxiliary regulator with a 1mA capability that can be used to
supply low power microcontrollers.
The pull-in current, pull-in time and hold current are all programmable using only two resistors and a capacitor. The PWM
switching frequency can be either
– Synchronized to an external clock, or
– Synchronized to other HV9901s, where the synchronized
frequency is the highest free-running frequency
The enable (ENI) logic input is used to turn the relay on/off.
Enable polarity may be selected via the POL input. Audible noise
is prevented using fixed switching frequencies above 20kHz.
WARNING!!!
present when connected to the AC line. It is the responsibility of the designer
to ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect the end user from
electrical shock.
Galvanic isolation is not provided. Dangerous voltages are
Typical Application Circuit
V
IN
VIN
VDD
VREF
H/D
V
CC
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VCC
Int
Reg
V
REF
Aux
Reg
HV9901
PWM
1
SYNC
GT
CS
RT
POL
ENI
ENOFB
SYNC
Enable polarity
Enable
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HV9901
Ordering Information
Pin Configuration
Package Options
16 Lead16 Lead
Plastic DIPPlastic SO
HV9901PHV9901NG
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Input voltage, V
Input voltage to any other pin
Continuous total power dissipation for DIP1000 mW
Continuous total power dissipation for SO750 mW
Operating Temperature Range-40 to +85°C
Note 1: For operation above 25°C ambient derate linearly at 7.5 mW/°C.
Note 2: All voltages are referenced to COM.
2
IN
2
-0.5 to +470V
-0.3V to VDD+0.3V
V
IN
GT
HV9901
CS
COM
1
1
SYNC
RT
Top View
Plastic DIP – Plastic SO
For SO-16 Pins 2 and 3 are removed
V
DD
V
REF
HOLD/DELAY
FB
V
CC
ENI
ENO
POL
Electrical Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Symbol ParametersMinTypMaxUnitConditions
High Voltage Regulator
V
I
IN
V
V
IN
DD
UVLO
Input Voltage
Supply Current2.0mAno load at V
Regulator Output Voltage7.07.57.8Vno load at V
VDD Under Voltage Lockout6.46.77.0V
8.0450VICC = 0.25mA load
10450VI
Adjustable Regulator
V
CC
I
CC
V
FB
I
FB
Note: Maximum allowable load current limited by power dissipation and operating ambient temperature.
Reference (T
V
REF
V
REF
V
REF
V
REF
I
REF(SHORT)
I
REF(SINK)
Regulator Output Voltage Range2.05.5VICC =1.0mA load
Regulator Output Current01.0mAno load at VDD , See Note
Feed Back Voltage0V
REF
Input Bias Current25100nAVFB = V
=25°C unless otherwise noted)
A
Bandgap Reference Voltage1.221.251.28VTA = 25°C
Bandgap Reference Voltage1.201.251.30VTA = -40°C to +85°C
Load Regulation7.0mV0mA < I
Line Regulation2.05.0mV6V < VDD < 8V
Short Circuit Current1.0mA
Reference Voltage Sink Current20µA
V
-1.0VV
DD
= 1.0mA load
CC
DD,
load at ICC =1mA,
CGT = 500pF, f
OSC
load at
DD,
= 25 KHz
ICC =1mA, CGT = 500pF,
f
= 25 KHz
OSC
REF
< 0.3mA
REF
2
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Electrical Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Symbol ParametersMinTypMaxUnitConditions
Oscillator
HV9901
f
OSC
PWM Oscillator Frequency
202535kHzR
80100140kHzRT = 226KΩ
Temperature Coefficient170ppm/°CTA= -40°C to +85°C
Current Sense Voltage, high limit0.7750.8330.891V
Current limit delay to GT high limit200250nsVCS = 0.88 Volts
Input Bias Current251000nAPOL=LOW, ENI=LOW
Low limit comparator input offset voltage±60mV
Current limit delay to GT, low limit200250nsVCS=0.47V, V
Hold/Delay output voltageV
Hold Delay Input Bias Current25500nAPOL=LOW, ENI=LOW