Photo Release -- Avago Technologies Introduces Automotive Photovoltaic MOSFET Driver at Electronica 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avago Technologies (Nasdaq:AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, storage, and industrial applications, today 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.

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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.

ACPL-K30T Product Highlights

• Qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 Test Guidelines
• Automotive Operating Temperature from -40 °C to +125 °C
• Open Circuit Voltage: 7 V (Typical at LED Drive Current of 10mA)
• Short Circuit Current: 5µA (Typical at LED Drive Current of 10mA)
• Fast Turn-off Time of 40 µs (Typical)
• 2kV Human Body Model ESD Rating
• Stretched SO-8 Package Compatible with Standard Surface Mount Processes
• Lead(Pb) Free and RoHS 6 Fully Compliant

Avago will be showcasing the ACPL-K30T in the Avago Booth 452 Hall A4 at the Electronica 2014 exhibition in Munich, Germany from November 11^th to 14^th.

"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."

Pricing and Availability

The ACPL-K30T is priced starting at $1.87 USD in 1,000 piece quantities. Samples and production quantities are available now through the Avago direct sales channel and via worldwide distribution partners.

Further information on the Avago ACPL-K30T is available online at

http://www.avagotech.com/pages/en/optocouplers_plastic/plastic_automotive_optocoupler/automotive_integrated_gate_drive_optocouplers/acpl-k30t-000e/

About Avago Technologies

Avago Technologies is a leading designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of analog, digital, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems with a focus in III-V compound semiconductor design and processing. Backed by an extensive portfolio of intellectual property, Avago products serve four primary target markets: wireless communications, wired infrastructure, enterprise storage, and industrial and other. For more information, visit Avago's website: www.avagotech.com.

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