The VO2223 and VO2223A power phototriacs combine the functionality of two discrete components into one package. Integrated into a single DIP-8 leaded package is a power triac and a phototriac. This reduces the amount of board space by up to 90% when compared to the discrete solution and 50% when compared to a 16-pin power phototriac. In addition to saving board space, the power phototriac is less expensive than the two-part, discrete solution. As optocouplers, the VO2223 and VO2223A optically isolate low voltage control circuitry from high voltage power spikes and motor noise. The schematic on the lower left shows the discrete solution while the integrated solution, power phototriac is shown on the right.