BL8023C Smart Meter IC, Bidirectional Relay Driver, 36V Input, 300mA, SOP8 / DIP8

The BL8023C is a bidirectional relay driver IC specifically designed for smart meter applications. It supports a wide input voltage range up to 36V and delivers up to 300mA driving current, enabling reliable control of latching and non-latching relays used in energy meters and circuit protection equipment.

Key Specifications

• Input Voltage (VIN): 5.0V – 36V

• Threshold Voltage (VTH): 3V

• Driving Current: 300mA

• RDS(ON) (Typ.):

  • 12Ω @ VIN = 12V

  • 10Ω @ VIN = 30V

• Driver Type: Bidirectional relay driver

• Packages: SOP8, DIP8

Applications

• Smart electricity meters

• Relay-based load switching

• Energy measurement systems

Features

• Bidirectional relay driving

• Wide input voltage range

• Stable relay control for metering systems