New LaunchMay 20, 2026, 11:02 AM
Vishay Launches New Automotive Grade Optocouplers for EVs
AI Summary
Vishay Intertechnology introduced two new Automotive Grade optocouplers, VOWA617A and VOWA618A, featuring phototransistor output in a widebody package. These devices offer a comparative tracking index (CTI) of 600 and the highest creepage distance in their class at ">= 11 mm", providing enhanced safety margins for high voltage applications. Designed for electric vehicles and solar inverters, they are AEC-Q102 qualified and operate over a wide -40 C to +125 C temperature range.
Key Highlights
- Vishay introduced VOWA617A and VOWA618A Automotive Grade optocouplers.
- Devices feature a comparative tracking index (CTI) of 600 (Material Group 1).
- Provide external creepage and clearance distances of ">=" 11 mm.
- Offer VIORM of 1500 Vpeak and VIOWM of 1060 VRMS.
- Isolation voltage of 5300 VRMS and VIOTM of 8000 Vpeak.
- Operate over a wide -40 C to +125 C temperature range.
- AEC-Q102 qualified for electric vehicles and solar inverters.
- Samples and production quantities are available now with 8-week lead times.
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