onsemi | MOC3012M

Fairchild Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and production of optoelectronics products, offering a broad range of package platforms, incorporating various combinations of input and output configurations. 

Fairchild offers simple function optocouplers for low-bandwidth/general switching applications, high performance optocouplers for high bandwidth/high-gain applications, high-voltage optocoupler for AC load switching applications, and other complex functions that provide unique performance characteristics. 

The MOC301XM series are optically isolated triac driver devices. These devices contain a GaAs infrared emitting diode and a light activated silicon bilateral switch, which functions like a triac. They are designed for interfacing between electronic controls and power triacs to control resistive and inductive loads for 115 VAC operations.

The MOC3012M is a 6-Pin DIP 250V random phase triac driver output optocoupler.  It’s a single channel optocoupler with a maximum operating temperature of 85 degrees Celsius.  The MOC3012M has a high isolation voltage of 5300 Vrms.  This coupler has a maximum input current of 60 mA.

The MOC3012M can be used in an array of isolation applications such as: Industrial controls, traffic lights, vending machines, motor control, incandescent lamp dimmers, and lamp ballasts.