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The optical coupling provides 5300Vrms isolation between the controller side and the power stage, which is the typical requirement for motor drives, UPS systems, and industrial inverters that need reinforced insulation per IEC 60747-5-5. ## Key ratings that matter for your BOM Common-mode transient immunity is rated at 35kV/µs minimum — this means the output stays quiet when the power-stage midpoint switches at tens of kilovolts per microsecond, a common failure point in half-bridge and H-bridge designs. Without that margin, the driver can false-fire and short the bus. Propagation delay is 500ns max with a pulse-width distortion of 70ns max. For switching frequencies up to about 50 kHz, that skew is manageable; above that, the timing budget gets tight and you may need a faster driver. The 35ns rise/fall times are typical at the rated load — fast enough to reduce switching losses in the power device without creating excessive ringing if the gate-loop inductance is controlled. Supply voltage range is 15V to 30V, covering the standard gate-drive rails for IGBTs (15V on, -5V to -10V off) and most MOSFET gate thresholds. The forward LED requires 1.37V typical at up to 20 mA, compatible with 3.3V and 5V logic outputs through a series resistor. ## Active lifecycle and sourcing posture It is ROHS3 compliant and holds approvals from CQC, cUL, UL, and VDE, which simplifies compliance for equipment destined for multiple regional markets. Packaged in tubes in the 8-DIP through-hole format — the same 0.400-inch wide body as standard DIP-8 optocouplers, so the footprint is a drop-in for many existing layouts. Through-hole means you can hand-solder it on a bench or swap it in the field without a hot-air station. Submit an RFQ for the exact volume and delivery window you need.","metaTitle":"VOD3120AG Vishay Optoisolator – 2.5A Gate Driver, 5300Vrms","metaDescription":"Vishay VOD3120AG optoisolator IGBT/MOSFET driver: 2.5A peak output, 5300Vrms isolation, 35kV/µs CMTI, -40°C to 105°C, 8-DIP tube. Active lifecycle.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Optoisolators"],"specifications":{"Package":"Tube","Technology":"Optical Coupling","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"8-DIP (0.400\\\", 10.16mm)","Approval Agency":"CQC, cUL, UL, VDE","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Number of Channels":"1","Voltage - Isolation":"5300Vrms","Current - Peak Output":"2.5A","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 105°C","Rise / Fall Time (Typ)":"35ns, 35ns","Supplier Device Package":"8-DIP","Voltage - Output Supply":"15V ~ 30V","Current - Output High, Low":"2.5A","Pulse Width Distortion (Max)":"70ns","Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Typ)":"1.37V","Current - DC Forward (If) (Max)":"20 mA","Propagation Delay tpLH / tpHL (Max)":"500ns, 500ns","Common Mode Transient Immunity (Min)":"35kV/µs"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.27","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$2.27000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$1.51100","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$1.16310","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.05142","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.90357","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2000,"price":"$0.85428","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.83457","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10000,"price":"$0.82143","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/37bf10db658c616f3c53a6917d89827a.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the exact peak output current of the VOD3120AG?","answer":"The VOD3120AG delivers 2.5A peak output current, specified as both high and low output current. That is the peak capability for charging/discharging the gate of an IGBT or MOSFET; continuous average current will be lower and depends on switching frequency and gate charge."},{"question":"Is the VOD3120AG available in tube packaging?","answer":"Yes, the VOD3120AG is supplied in tubes. The 8-DIP through-hole body is the standard 0.400-inch wide DIP-8 format, so it fits existing tube-handling equipment and manual assembly lines without changeover."},{"question":"What is the isolation specification of the VOD3120AG?","answer":"The VOD3120AG provides 5300Vrms isolation between input and output, with a minimum common-mode transient immunity of 35kV/µs. This meets reinforced insulation requirements for motor drives, inverters, and industrial power supplies per IEC 60747-5-5."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/vishay/VOD3120AG","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/vishay/VOD3120AG when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","indexable":true}}