{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"photovoltaic-mosfet-driver","name":"Photovoltaic MOSFET driver","kind":"symbol","abbreviation":"PV-DRV","aliases":["photovoltaic optocoupler","optically isolated MOSFET drive"],"category":"electronics-components","drawingTypes":["Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"An optical component producing an isolated photovoltaic output used to drive a MOSFET gate circuit.","description":["An optical component producing an isolated photovoltaic output used to drive a MOSFET gate circuit.","On a schematic, identify the LED input, photovoltaic output polarity and gate-discharge arrangement and trace the isolated MOSFET switching circuit. Keep the component tag and signal/reference names consistent across the control drawing, terminal schedule and device documentation.","The photovoltaic output drives a gate circuit; this component is distinct from a solar-generator power connection.","The preview is an independently drawn educational functional reference. Add the selected component’s actual power pins, terminal numbers, timing or analogue reference details when producing a construction drawing."],"readingNotes":["Identify the LED input, photovoltaic output polarity and gate-discharge arrangement.","Trace the isolated MOSFET switching circuit."],"drawingChecklist":["Label the LED input, photovoltaic output polarity and gate-discharge arrangement.","Cross-reference the isolated MOSFET switching circuit.","Add the selected device or circuit documentation revision, power/reference connections and project signal convention."],"distinction":"The photovoltaic output drives a gate circuit; this component is distinct from a solar-generator power connection.","facts":[{"label":"Common schematic mnemonic","value":"PV-DRV — descriptive only; project/device documentation defines reference designations."},{"label":"Terminal / interface focus","value":"The LED input, photovoltaic output polarity and gate-discharge arrangement"},{"label":"Artwork scope","value":"Original educational functional/circuit reference; not a selected product pinout."}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-electronics-vishay-pv-driver","relevance":"Public primary manufacturer documentation establishes the component function or circuit/topology relationship. Preview geometry and drafting explanations are independently authored."}],"related":["n-channel-enhancement-mosfet","diode"],"artwork":"electronics-opto-pv","publishedOn":"2026-10-14","updatedOn":"2026-10-14","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/photovoltaic-mosfet-driver","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/photovoltaic-mosfet-driver.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-electronics-vishay-pv-driver","title":"VOM1271 photovoltaic MOSFET driver documentation","publisher":"Vishay","url":"https://www.vishay.com/docs/83469/vom1271.pdf","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public photovoltaic optocoupler gate-drive reference. Input/output relationships are described independently; the manufacturer’s circuit diagrams are linked only.","checkedOn":"2026-10-14","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public primary manufacturer documentation establishes the component function or circuit/topology relationship. Preview geometry and drafting explanations are independently authored."}]}